Prostate cancer develops from cells that make up the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system found at the base of the male urethra that secretes semen-like fluid. Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among American men, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Prostate cancer is almost curable if the cancer cells are found to be confined to the prostate at the time of detection. In advanced stages, prostate cancer spreads outside the gland to other parts of the body, such as bones. Ayurvedic herbs may be effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. If you want to use herbs, talk to your doctor first.
Green Tea
Green tea's cancer-preventive effects against prostate cancer may arise from the antioxidant effects of its polyphenol compounds, according to Stanford University. The majority of green tea polyphenols, including catechins, flavanols and epigallocatechin, interact with and stabilize free radicals, which can damage DNA and lead to cancer, Stanford University adds.
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle, a spiny, white-veined plant chiefly of the Mediterranean region, provides therapeutic benefits to patients with prostate cancer. The extract of milk thistle seeds contains some biologically active components that may provide antioxidant protection and block free radicals from entering the cell before damage begins. Silymarin and silybin are the most widely studied ingredients with regard to milk thistle's antitumor properties, according to the Herbal Safety project from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Garlic
Garlic may be useful as coadjuvant therapy in the treatment of some cancers, including prostate cancer. The organo-sulfur compounds found in garlic, especially alliin and allicin, have purported antioxidant effects that reduce oxidative damage to tissues and therefore reduce the spread of cancer cells, according to the University of Colorado, Denver.
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