Guest guest Posted July 17, 2001 Report Share Posted July 17, 2001 http://www.lef.org/news/nutrition/2001/07/16/SFC/0000-2341-KEYWORD.Missing.html The following Chinese herbs are among 71 screened at UCSF as possible remedies for breast cancer. Ban Zhi Lian Scutellaria barbatae Shown above are both living and dried versions of the herb, which inhibited breast cancer cells in the lab. It will be tested at UCSF among women with metastatic breast cancer who are taking no other cancer drugs. Zhi Mu Anamarrhena asphodeloides Used in China as an anti-inflammatory to treat a range of symptoms including fever, hot flashes and irritability. In laboratory tests it was " highly active " against breast cancer cells, and is being considered for future clinical trials. Wang Bu Liu Xing Vaccaria sigetalis Another herb that was " highly active " against breast cancer cells in the lab, it is used in China to stimulate menstruation and lactation, as well as to treat painful battle wounds. It is being considered for future studies as a breast cancer treatment. ======================== Click the link to read the full article. ======================== Good Health & Long Life, Greg Watson, http://www.ozemail.com.au/~gowatson gowatson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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