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Herbs for Kidney Cancer

According to the National Cancer Institute there have been over 49,000 cases in 2009 of kidney cancer and over 11,000 deaths. Kidney cancer is characterized as cancer that forms in any part of the kidney tissue. Talk to your doctor about taking herbs and find out what herbs you can take to aid kidney cancer treatment.

  1. Kidney Cancer

    • Mayo clinic reports that adults usually get renal cell carcinoma and children typically develop Wilms' tumor. Symptoms include back pain, fatigue, blood in the urine and frequent urination. The cancer also takes a huge toll on the rest of the immune system. Fortunately, there are herbs that you can take to improve your immune system and assist in treatment.

    Astragalus

    • The medicinal properties of astragalus are found in its woody root. The Chinese have been using the herb for centuries to help fight fatigue brought on by illnesses.The Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center states that astragalus does indicate having some renal protective properties when it comes to mediating gene expression in cancer. Take 500-1,000 mg of astragalus three times a day. You can take this herb in its supplement or tea bag form. Make your own tea by buying the roots and throwing them into a pot of boiling water. Strain the water and serve with a tablespoon of lemon juice.

    Cat's Claw

    • Cat's Claw is a common medicinal herb native to Peru. Recently, it has been used as a kidney purifier and immune booster. The American Cancer Society reports that herbalists prescribe taking 20 grams of Cat's Claw a day for those who are seriously ill. While the jury is still out about the authenticity of Cat's Claw's medicinal properties, it has been used for hundreds of years in South America. Cat's Claw is not safe to take if you have diabetes or are pregnant. Do not give it to children under the age of 6.

    Siberian Ginseng

    • Siberian ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine to restore health, improve appetite and increase the efficiency of the immune system. According to Home Herbs, studies are being conducted in Germany to support ginseng's ability to help with the side effects of cancer therapy like radiation and chemotherapy. Ginseng may have the ability to boost interferon biosynthesis. Interferon is an immune-boosting chemical in the body. See for yourself when you take some of these herbs that may not be recommended by the United States medical community, yet have been used for thousands of years.

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