More than 120 herbs and traditional medicines will eventually be evaluated by Campbell’s team and others at UCSF.16 of the herbs tested so far have been deemed “highly active” against breast cancer cell growth.
Among these, rz rhei, a Chinese Rhubarb root, was especially promising in laboratory tests.
Other herbs that showed significant anti-cancer activity in laboratory tests included ban zhi lian, zhi mu, and wang bu liu xing.
These may be the focus of future clinical trials in human breast cancer
and other patients.
Americans are turning more and more often to herbal remedies as a natural alternative to drugs.
But before you head off to the health food store for that bottle of St. John's wort or kava kava, you should know that natural does not necessarily mean safer.
In fact, evidence is mounting that some of the most popular herbs can have serious side effects.
Recipe 1: Cayenne Pepper Honey Lemon tea
Bring about 1 cup of water to a boil. Add about a half-teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if sensitive to spice) to the water. Continue to boil for several minutes, then remove from heat. Add about 2 tsp. honey and the juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tsp.) Stir well, and drink when at a tolerable temperature. 4 cups a day is suggested.
Recipe 2: Apple Cider Vinegar Gargle
Mix water and apple cider vinegar at a ratio of 1 tsp. vinegar to 2 Tbs. water. Gargle every hour, swallowing afterward.
Recipe 3: Salt Water Gargle
Mix 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt in a glass of warm water. Gargle every couple hours, spitting out when finished.
Recipe 4: Make Your Own Tea or Gargle!
Honey, lemon, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper are all very effective in soothing and curing sore throats. You can try your own proportions in a tea or gargle and see what works best for you! Below is a summary of the helpful characters of each of these ingredients.
Honey: Coats the throat, causing a soothing effect and nice taste in teas.
