What Herbs Can Be Used to Help Get Rid of Lymphoma Cancer?

What Herbs Can Be Used to Help Get Rid of Lymphoma Cancer?
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In lymphoma cancer, cancer cells are found in the lymphatic system -- a part of the immune system that fights infections and disease. The most common form of lymphoma is Hodgkin's disease, which affects white blood cells, the main building blocks of the immune system. Many kinds of herbs have been confirmed to have the properties to prevent or cure lymphoma cancer. Nevertheless, always consult with your doctor to learn which herbs are suitable for your particular condition.

Devil's Claw

Devil's claw, a sprawling perennial herb, is an herbal remedy that may benefit symptoms of lymphoma cancer, according to a study conducted by K.S. Wilson, M.D., which was published in the journal "Current Oncology" in August 2009. It possesses remarkable cancer preventive properties due to the presence of many bioactive compounds, including beta-sitosterol and harpagoside.

Asparagus Cochinchinensis

Asparagus, a spreading perennial herb, is very high in asparagin, an antioxidant, which is believed to prevent some forms of cancer, including lymphoma cancer, according to Newsfinder.org. It also contains b-sitosterol, a plant fat, which has an antiproliferative activity on lymphoma cancers.

Turmeric

Curcumin, a component in turmeric, has shown activity against cancer cells and tumors, including lymphoma cancer, according to a study conducted by S. Uddin and colleagues at the Department of Human Cancer Genomic Research at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Saudi Arabia. The exact mechanism of action is unknown, but curcumin may suppress lymphomas by regulating cell cycling.

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Article reviewed by Christine Brncik Last updated on: Aug 11, 2011

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