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Medicinal Herbs to Treat Cancer & Other Diseases

Medicinal herbs have been around for centuries. Ancient civilizations have been using herbs to create herbal remedies for thousands of years. Many of these herbs are natural treatments of various cancers, other diseases and medical conditions. Used in the correct dosage, an herb can eliminate the risk factors that lead to chronic diseases.

  1. Green Tea

    • Green tea is coveted for its ability to treat several cancers such as breast cancer, bone cancer, prostate cancer and cervical cancer, as found during a study conducted by University of Rochester Medical Center. Green tea also prevents tooth decay, lowers cholesterol and its antioxidants immobilize free radicals that cause disease, according to vitaminstuff.com. The tea is best brewed using tea leaves. You should drink between two and three cups each day to improve your health.

    Cat's Claw

    • The native South American herb, known as cat's claw, is used to treat cancer, arthritis, ulcers and sexually transmitted diseases, as stated by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. It improves the immune system and protects the body from damage caused by free radicals. According to Vitaminstuff.com, cat's claw is being used toward finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. It's available as a supplement as dried or powered root and stem, capsules, tablets and tinctures.

    Fenugreek

    • According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, fenugreek is a helpful herb for treating breast and colon cancers. The small European herb is also used to lower cholesterol, treat diabetes, baldness, infections and stomach ulcers. Fenugreek can be used over salad, vegetables, soups and stews. Between 5 g and 30 g of fenugreek can be taken with each meal.

    Burdock

    • According to Wellness.com, burdock root is used in Essiac, a remedy used for treating cancer and lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. You can drink up to three cups of burdock tea daily. To make tea, take crushed, dried burdock root and boil in 24 oz. of hot water for half an hour.

    Alfalfa

    • Alfalfa is a natural cancer treatment that removes carcinogens lingering in the intestine, according to Ageless.co.za. It's a great source of vitamins A, B, D, E and G with small amounts of vitamins C and K. Alfalfa also has a rich balance of several minerals such as calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium and silicon. Alfalfa leaves can be used to make salads. Using 40 mg of alfalfa seed can lower cholesterol, according to Natural-Medicinal-Herb.com. Alfalfa seeds also can be used in salads and soups.

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