December 4, 2009
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has been known to be beneficial to patients who have cancer. However it can’t be stressed enough that herbal remedies cannot cure cancer. It is quite easy to find a website that promotes a specific herbal remedy as being a cure for cancer, however such claims have not been verified and few herbologists would ever stand by such statements. Though it is not a treatment for cancer, herbal medicine has risen in demand when used in addition to conventional cancer treatments. That is because patients who use it seem to benefit in many ways.
Making use of herbs for cancer treatment has the ability to alleviate negative reactions that are experienced by a lot by people undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. Patients often experience side effects which may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea with digestive disorders. Traditional Chinese medication can usually assist in curing these negative effects so the patient can have improved life quality while having cancer treatments.
When an individual undergoes radiation and chemotherapy therapies, their immune system is at risk due to the treatment killing not just the damaging cells but also the good cells. Making use of herbal cures might assist in increasing the immune system of the body. As a result, the body can take care of diseases more successfully while these cancer treatments are going on. To offer one example, herbal remedies are correlated with low chances of complications from pneumonia and other health problems.
New studies have recently been undertaken to attempt to evaluate the effects of herbal medicines in addressing cancer. Some studies reveal that in a clinical setting, particular herbal treatments will stop tumor growth. A cure by way of herbal medicine, however, has not been proven. Then again, it does seem to demonstrate that the combination of conventional medication and herbal treatment can be effective for patients. Also, studies done on herbal medicines have proven that some of them help to stop the return of certain types of cancer. Still, the general consensus among researchers is that nothing can be proven until there are more studies done.
In the Far East, the ancient practice of herbal medication remains the mainstream treatment. Currently, it’s typically coupled with traditional drugs and contemporary technology to make a more thorough process of treatment. Making use of herbal remedies combined with good exercise and eating habits will improve this kind of therapy. According to the problem, acupuncture is also included in this traditional form of therapy.
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has a lot to offer people, even in today’s enlightened culture. It has been used in Asian countries for thousands of years, and it’s just as useful in the present day as it was back then. Find out more about the benefits of this ancient practice at Traditional Chinese Medicine.
November 20, 2008
The herb Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has always been seen as a medicinal herb. As the name implies, folk healers used it as a cure for fevers. Scientists have studied Feverfew, and, though it doesn’t reduce fevers, it was found to be an antispasmodic. Spasms in small blood vessels, which are known to be a cause of migraine headaches, have been shown to be reduced by use of Feverfew. The chief active ingredient has been isolated, and might, someday, lead to a pure extract. Additional clinical studies have found that feverfew can stop vomiting and relieve nausea, while improving digestion. Other studies have reported:
– relief from asthma attacks
– promotion of restful sleep
– relief from the inflammation, and thus the pain, of arthritis.
In the 1980′s, British researchers tested feverfew on migraine sufferers and found that 7 out of 10 people reported either fewer or less painful migraines. Some people reported that feverfew aided with depression as well. The leaves of the plant are usually consumed. The most frequent side effect is mouth ulcers, and use should be discontinued if this happens.
There are commercial tinctures of feverfew available, or it can be grown at home.
Feverfew is easily grown in the US and Europe, as it is a relative of the mint family. It grows as a tall (12-24″ or more) bushy plant, which displays a large number of small white flowers, which will remind you of small daisies. Once planted, it will spread by self seeding and sending out runners. It emerges in the spring, and will continue to grow and bloom all summer if flowers are pinched back.
To use medicinally, consume 1 medium sized leaf each day. There are very few recipes for feverfew available. You may want to try putting it into a tossed salad, along with other fresh herbs. Another approach would be to sprinkle chopped feverfew leaves on top of marinara sauce. It could be made into pesto, using your favorite nuts.
In summary, the potential benefits of feverfew are many, and this important natural herbal remedy should not be neglected as a treatment for many common health problems. If more information about feverfew is desired, you may want to try using your favourite search engine on this term. There will be a wealth of information available on the internet.

