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Herbs to Take for Liver Cancer

There are many different types of cancer, but liver cancer seems to be the most common in the world. Oddly enough however, liver cancer is less likely found in the United States when compared to other countries. There are various types of treatment including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. However, many people turn to herbs for the prevention and treatment of liver cancer.

  1. Types and Stages

    • Heptoma and cholangiocarcinoma are the two main types of liver cancer. There are different stages of liver cancer: localized unrespectable, advanced and recurrent. Localized unrespectable is cancer that is found in one part of the liver, but can't be completely removed. The advanced stage is not only in the liver, but has also spread to other parts of the body. The recurrent stage occurs once surgery has taken place to remove the cancer, but it reappears.

    Common Herbs

    • There are many different herbs on the market targeted for the prevention and treatment of liver cancer. Herbs have may improve the the body's immune system or relieve certain symptoms. Red clover is an herb that contains anti-tumor compounds, as well as antioxidants with cell-destroying free radicals. Maitake extract helps in destroying cancer cells and tumors from spreading. Another herb is green tea extract. This contains ECGC (epigallocatechingallate), a chemical that maintains the neutral stability of reactive free radicals, which cause cell damage. Another bonus feature of green tea extract, is it's powerful ability to stop cell replication. Green tea extract has several antioxidant benefits for overall health, including liver cancer. Turmeric is another herb that helps fight cancer and growths. These herbs may be found in some health food stores or online. The availability at a health food store may be rare, but check to see if the herbs can be ordered.

    Chinese Herbs

    • Research shows liver cancer is more prominent in China than any other country. The Chinese have developed several different herb rituals as either the primary care for liver cancer, or in addition to other treatments as well. One of the primary herbal treatments shown to have great results is a mixture of pangolin scale, oyster shell, and armadillidium. The herbs scutellaria, oldenlandia, and lobelia is another Chinese herbal therapy, known as "anti-cancer" herbs. It is recorded in "Records of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine" that these herbs are not only shown to help in the prevention and treatment of liver cancer, but also to relieve some symptoms. Fatigue, vomiting, abdominal swelling, and pain were shown to improve with the herbal therapy.

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