Dysplasia is a medical term used to describe a part of your body that is abnormal in form. Dysplasia can happen in any part of your body. Proper nutrition including supplementation with specific herbs may help prevent dysplasia. Current scientific evidence, however, does not support the use of any of these herbal remedies to treat dysplasia. Dysplasia in any part of your body is a serious condition, and you should always seek medical attention before attempting to treat your dysplasia with any herbal remedy.
Anti-inflammatory Herbs
According to "Integrative Medicine," inflammation is one of the primary causes of dysplasia. "Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies" recommends several herbs that have strong anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce some of the pain or discomfort associated with dysplasia. Recommended anti-inflammatory herbs include bromelian, turmeric, cat's claw, and reishi mushrooms.
Astragalus
Astragalus strengthens your body's immune system and, according to the "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine," has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years as an herbal treatment for dysplasia. Astragalus stimulates white blood cells in your body. White blood cells act as a defense mechanism in your body attacking and destroying most invading organisms that can harm you.
Vitex
Vitex, otherwise known as agnus-castus, is an herbal supplement frequently used by women to treat some of the symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome and other hormone-based conditions. Cervical dysplasia occurs when there is abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. According to the "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine," Vitex can help treat conditions that affect the female reproductive tract including cervical dysplasia.
Burdock
Burdock is a detoxifying herb that helps balance your body. By improving liver functions and digestion, burdock can help remove potential toxins from your body. Additionally burdock has some laxative properties and is a mild diuretic. "Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies" recommends burdock as an herbal treatment to help prevent dysplasia. By removing toxins from your body, you can minimize the possibility of certain types of dysplasia occurrences.
References
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Cervical Dysplasia; David Zieve; December 2009
- "Integrative Medicine"; David Rakel; 2002
- "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"; Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno; 1997
- "Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies"; CNC, Phiyllis A. Balch; 2002
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