Taro Root Cancer Treatment

Taro root has been grown in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide since antiquity. The corm (underground stem) is actually the part of the plant that is cooked and eaten. Poi, a paste made from taro and water, is a well-known Hawaiian dish. Taro also may be potentially beneficial to cancer patients.

Probiotic

• Taro root contains more beneficial bacteria than yogurt.

  According to Amy C. Brown, Ph.D., R.D., and Ana Valiere, M.S., taro root has a higher probiotic bacteria content than yogurt. Probiotics support a healthy digestive tract, and may be helpful for cancer patients as well as persons with other serious health conditions.

Plasters

• Taro root can also be made into a plaster that is applied to the skin to draw carcinogenic toxins out of the body. Repeated applications may be effective in removing carbon and other minerals sometimes found in tumors.

Nutrients and Alkalization

• Taro root is a nutrient-dense food that is well tolerated by individuals with food allergies. Taro is high in vitamins A and C, the B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Taro has an acidic pH, but is considered an alkaline food because of its alkalizing effect in the body, which may be an important benefit for patients with advanced cancers.