HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CANCER: CALENDULA AND CAT’S CLAW

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)

Calendula is probably best known for its wonderful use in healing skin conditions and soothing cuts, burns, wounds and sores. After surgery, calendula is able to cleanse the body, stimulate circulation and improve the healing of wounds. Well known physicians and natural healers around the world believe that calendula is a successful natural remedy for malignant growths.

Freshly pressed calendula juice has been used for skin cancers and also for the removal of liver spots, strawberry spots, pigment spots and other cancer-like skin patches (apply the juice several times daily for a prolonged period). Cancer-like growths and ulcers and malignant non-healing wounds have been treated successfully with an infusion of equal parts of calendula and horsetail. The area is washed twice daily.

What is the best way to use calendula?

• Herbal tea – 1 heaped teaspoon of calendula to 1/4 liter of water. Pour boiling water over and

let sit for 10 minutes. Drink 3 cups per day.

• Washings – 1 heaped tablespoon of herbs to 1/2 liter of water

• Fresh Juice – leaves, stems and flowers are washed and while still wet, put through a juice

extractor.

Cat’s Claw

Cat’s claw is a mysterious herb that comes from the Amazon. It is actually a climbing vine that has been toted as a ‘cure-all’ by many natural healers the world over. It is believed to enhance immune system function and is also thought to possess anti-tumour properties. Usually the inner bark or roots of cat’s claw are used. The active ingredients within cat’s claw are plant steroles, polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, oxindole alkaloids, triterpenes and glycosides.

Cat’s claw is able to cleanse the intestinal tract and enhances the function of white blood cells, which are necessary in fighting disease and cancer. Cat’s claw is a powerful anti-oxidant, wiping out free radicals and acting as an anti-inflammatory. It is an excellent remedy for intestinal problems and viral infections.

Cat’s claw is believed to reduce the severity and side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

What is the best way to use cat’s claw?

• Take only as directed – consult with your health practitioner, naturopath or herbalist.

• Capsule Form – Take two to three l000 mg capsules (containing at least 7.5mg of oxindole alkaloids). Generally cat’s claw is safe for children; however it should only by taken in 500mg dosages.

Caution!

• Do not take during pregnancy.

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