Top 10 Cancer-Fighting Herbs

1. Cat's Claw (una de gato)

The most powerful anti-cancer, immune-boosting, and digestive cleansing herb from the rainforest. This herb is a true miracle. Drug companies probably wish they could patent the chemicals in this herb, because the benefits would be front page news all around the world. To make tea, add 1 cup of water to 1 gram of root bark, and boil 10-15 minutes. Cool & strain. Drink 1 cup up to 2 times per day.

2. Kelp

Kelp is rich in polysaccharides, which have known anticancer properties. It also is able to inhibit the growth hormone of tumors. Kelp is a good source of Iodine and Trace Minerals which help the body fight infection and illness. It is also an excellent source of calcium, magnesium and potassium, and contains a broad range of vitamins including B-12 with ten amino acids.  Iodine is essential because it regulates the thyroid gland, producer of thyroxine, which governs the rate of metabolism. Thyroxine helps the body absorb oxygen in order to burn glucose for energy. But this process is impaired if the mitochondria (the centers of enzyme activity in the cell) do not get enough iodine. If the mitochondria do not get enough iodine, then the cells do not get enough oxygen, and the cells begin to ferment sugar in an anaerobic (airless) reaction. A fermented environment is a breeding ground to cancer cells. Signs of an iodine deficiency include: low vitality, nervousness, goiter, dry hair/skin, and irritability. Kelp is one of the richest sources of iodine, next to Marine Phytoplankton.

3. Pau d'Arco (Taheebo)

Must be brought to a boil. This herb Is said to strengthen the body's defense system and fight cancer.

4. Garlic

Studies, done at the Western Reserve University and in Russia, have shown that mice lived up to six months longer when treated with Garlic.

5. Reishi & Shiitake Mushrooms

Studies at the University in Calgary have shown that Reishi improves the quality and quantity of white blood cells. It stimulates the production of the potent antioxidant SOD (Superoxide Dismutase).

6. Poke Root

Authorities differ as to its value on cancer. Great relief towards the close of a difficult case of cancer of the uterus was obtained by an external application of 3 ounces of Poke root and one ounce of the bayberry tincture in the strength of 1 tablespoon to three pints of tepid water for bathing the part. Hutchens reports that "the juice of the berries dried in the sun until it forms the proper consistency for a plaster, applied twice a day, has cured cancer. A poultice using poke root and bayberry has reportedly been successful in the treatment of breast cancer.