John Boik
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 Colon Cancer
In a study of 176 patients with cancer of the digestive tract, who were undergoing chemotherapy, one group received injections of astragalus membranaceus (huang qi) and Panax ginseng (ren shen) extracts. The injections inhibited a reduction in leukocyte count and macrophage activity produced by the chemotherapy, and increased the patients' body weight, as compared to patients in the control group (Li NQ, 1992).
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Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
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 Botanicals used to fight cancer include Pau D'Arco (LaPacho), ginseng, green tea, mistletoe, polyphenols, carotenoids, bioflavonoids, echinecea, astragalus, chaparral, blood root, garlic and various mushroom extracts.
-Rene Caisse, a Canadian public health nurse, was told by a patient in 1922 that an Indian herbal tea had saved her life from breast cancer. Caisse obtained the recipe, reportedly used it successfully on a few of her patients and then named the therapy "Essiac", or Caisse spelled backward. |
| Genesis 1:29
HERBAL MEDICINE
AS SUPPLEMENTS: echinecea astragalus Cat's claw Pau D'arco" ginseng grape seed extract aloe vera red clover milk thistle. Essiac Hoxsey Floressence
AS FOODS: soy green & orange dandelion greens citrus tomato green tea broccoli/cabbage beets sprouts flaxseed meal sesame seeds Maitake mushrm
AS SEASONINGS: garlic onion hot peppers cinnamon ginger real licorice tumeric (curry) parsley sage chicory thyme basil
Our ancestors used to practice botanical medicine all day everyday~in the kitchen. |
| C, E, A, betacarotene, selenium, zinc, magnesium, colloidal silver, astragalus, colostrum, golden seal, ginkgo, etc.
HAIR LOSS
1600 iu vit.E 1-2 weeks prior to beginning chemo, aloe, vit.D ointment
FATIGUE
Megace,
antidepressants, i.e. Prozac
B vit., bee pollen, chromium, DHEA except for hormonal cancers, caffeine from tea, high protein diet
ORAL
MUCOSITIS
Mylanta or Maalox, or Zylocaine with Benadryl vit. |
John Boik
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| Although Formula #1 contains the qi supplement astragalus membranaceus (huang qi), most of the other herbs in the formula are herbs that reduce blood stagnation.
In a study on 69 patients with esophageal cancer, who received the formulas Mieai powder and Mieai decoction, 9 survived over 3 years, and 3 of these did not relapse within 7 to 13 years. The overall three-year observed survival rate was 13% (Zhang, 1986). These formulas contain herbs that reduce qi and blood stagnation, and herbs that clear heat toxins. |
| These agents include Acanthopanax sp., astragalus membranaceus (huang qi), Echinacea purpurea, Ganoderma lucidum (ling zhi), Ly-cium barbarum (gou qi zi), Pseudostellaria heterophylla (tai zi shen) and others. Studies suggest that the immu-nostimulating activity of polysaccharides increases in direct proportion to their molecular weight. Polysaccharides from some of these plants have been isolated and are available in pill form in Japan, China, and the United States.
TABLE 8.8. HERBAL AGENTS THAT STIMULATE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
AGENT
EFFECT
Acanthopanax sp. |
Michael Lerner
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 Chu, "A Fractionated Extract of astragalus membranaceus Potentiates Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cell Cytotoxicity Generated by Low-Dose Recombinant Interleukin-2," Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih (Chinese Journal of Modern Developments in Traditional Medicine) 10(1)34-6 (1990).
40 D.T. Chu et al. |
John Boik
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| Fractions of astragalus injected intravenously into cyclophosphamide-treated rats completely reversed immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide. This was evidenced by an increased rejection of xenogeneic grafts. Extracts induced FN production in mouse cells in vitro. Administration for 3 to 4 months to patients with coxsackie B viral myocarditis and depressed NK cell activity increased NK cell activity by a factor of 4, and improved clinical outcomes. Astragalan, a component of the herb, enhanced the production of TNF by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells ex vivo. |
Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D.
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 Since the chemicals DCPA, DDT, ethion, diazinon and malathion have been detected in regular commercial garlic, it is preferable to buy organic. See astragalus (above) for Kyolic brand. Some other sources:
Arizona Natural Products, Michael Hanna, 8281 E. Evans Rd., #104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone: 602-991-4414. Claims not to use pesticides. Sells onions and garlic and ships within 48 hours. Has catalogue. Has the first US patent on odorless garlic. ANP offers a money-back guarantee and free literature with orders.
Pleasant Groves Farms. Ed or Wynette Sills. |
John Boik
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| Other examples include the combination of glutathione, melatonin, and astragalus for their effects on IL-2, and the combination of limonene and quercetin for their effects on the secretion of transforming growth factor-beta. Many possibilities exist for these types of combinations. Natural agents can also be combined with traditional chemotherapy drugs to increase their efficacy. For example, quercetin could be combined with cytotoxic drugs to inhibit the development of drug resistance.
• Agents can be combined to address multiple targets of a cancer. |
Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D.
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| Hepatoprotective effects of astragalus root. J Ethnopharmacol.l990;30:145-9.
4. Humphries MJ, et al. Augmentation of murine natural killer cell activity by swainsonine, a new antimetastatic immunomodulator. Cancer Res.l988;48:1410-5.
5. Dennis JW, et al. Growth inhibition of human melanoma tumor xenografts in athymic nude mice by swainsonine. Cancer Res.1990; 50:1867-72.
6. Bertino JR. Swainsonine inhibition of spontaneous metastasis. J Natl Cancer Inst.l989;81:1024-8.
7. Newton SA, et al. |
| Astra 8 also contains astragalus, eleuthero ginseng and licorice. "Power Mushrooms" include shiitake and polyporus. Send for cat-alogue. A source of Min Tong® reishi extract, in granulated form for a tea, is Tashi Enterprises, 3252 Ramona St., Pinole, CA 94564. Phone: 800-888-9998 (24 hours). Fax: 510-758-0223. Another source of red reishi is Organ-otech, 7960 Cagnon Road, San Antonio, TX 78252. Phone: 800-677-8419. Fax: 512-677-8190.
Seaweed: Various seaweeds are available in Asian and macrobiotic markets. Nori is used to wrap the fish and rice in sushi. |
| An alkaloid chemical called "swainsonine," which is derived from a form of astragalus (oxyphysus), also inhibits distant metastases (spread) of melanoma (a deadly form of skin cancer) in mice. Scientists at Howard University's Cancer Center added this chemical to the animals' drinking water. Within 24 hours it had inhibited over 80 percent of tumor colonies in their lungs. This activity seemed due to the chemical's ability to "enhance natural killer (NK) cell function." NK cells are vital to fighting cancer. When the mice did not have healthy NK cells, the compound lost its effectiveness. |
| Juzen-taiho-to is composed of astragalus, Cinnamon, Foxglove, Nettle, Peony root, Angelica, Ginseng, Licorice, and other herbs.
Fractions of this mixture are known to be able to stimulate cells to divide (1). It was tried in 23 cancer patients who had previously had their stomachs or colons removed. Surgeons at the Kanagawa Cancer Center Hospital in Japan saw a "remarkable elevation" in Natural Killer cell activity three to six months after drug administration (2). |
John Boik
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| Astragalus membranaceus allowed the use of lower doses of IL-2.
TABLE 8.9. ANTICANCER EFFECTS OF MELATONIN
EFFECT
In 14 patients with advanced solid tumors, who received melatonin (40 mg/day orally) in combination with IL-2, partial remission occurred in 3 (21%), and 6 others stabilized.
Lissoni etal., 1994b hi 22 patients with progressing renal cell carcinoma, who received melatonin (10 mg/day orally) in combination with interferon, complete remissions occurred in 3 (14%). partial remissions occurred in 4(18%) and 9 patients stabilized (41%).
Neri etal. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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 P. lingua), salvia root, cinnamon twig, red peony root, long pepper, gotu kola, reishi mushroom, gardenia fruit (zhi zi or G. jasminoides), and tien chi root.
Progress with this disease is often slow and requires patience. Stress reduction and abdominal breathing exercises are essential.
Chapter 19
Longevity and the Immune System
/ don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.
—Woody Allen
Longevity has been a cherished goal of humankind since the beginning of time. |
Susun S. Weed
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 See Materia Medica.
• Research in Asia shows that wild mushrooms can slow tumor growth by 40 percent. Read more about them on page 86.
• Carotenes counter all phases of the cancer cascade and are as important to the woman with metastasized cancer as the one who wants to prevent it. As little as one carrot a day can retard the progression of cancer. In some cases and in some laboratory studies, carrots have enabled cells to return to normal, leaving no remaining trace of cancer. (More about carotenes on page 47. |
| Siberian ginseng, slippery elm bark, violet leaves, and wild and exotic mushrooms.
Tonifiers act slowly in the body and have a cumulative, rather than immediate, effect. They build the functional ability of an organ (like the liver) or a system (like the immune system). Tonifying herbs are most beneficial when they are used in small quantities for extended periods of time. The more bitter the tonic tastes, the less you need to take. Bland tonics may be used in quantity, like nourishing herbs. Side effects occasionally occur with tonics, but are usually quite short-term. |
Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
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| ImmunoPower is the most clinically-tested, cost-effective and convenient way to take nutritional supplements.
3) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) There are many cancer patients who are so malnourished (weight loss of 10% below usual body weight within 1 month period and/or serum albumin below 2.5 mg/dl) that we must interrupt this deterioration with TPN. When the patient cannot or will not eat adequately, TPN can be an invaluable life raft during crucial phases of cancer treatment.
4) Assessment. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Another immune stimulant, boneset (p. 402), helps fight off minor viral infections, such as the common cold.
Elderberry (p. 418) has shown antiviral activity in laboratory tests, and thus may be useful for some people with common colds. Horseradish (p. 436) has antibiotic properties, which may account for its easing of throat and upper respiratory tract infections.
Herbs high in mucilage, such as slippery elm (p. 460) and marshmallow (p. 444), are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats. Mullein (p. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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| A. membranicus), cuscuta seed (C. chinensis), and da zao fruit (Ziziphus jujuba). After average treatment duration of 5.02 months, researchers reported that 24 cases were cured, 6 recovered, 10 improved, and 1 failed to respond, with a total effective rate of 97.6%. Upon follow-up they discovered that 22 of the cured patients remained without recurrence for an average 10.4 months after withdrawal. |
Ralph W. Moss PhD
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 Siberian ginseng, as well as reishi and shitake [sic!] mushrooms, and other natural products such as citrus seed extract, caprylic acid and shark cartilage" (7a).
Step right up and get your miracle cure straight from the Amazonian jungle!
Nowhere is this breathless hype more evident than on the Internet. Websites offer books on the wonders of this miracle herb in a package deal with capsules of cat's claw itself. You can even buy bottles of cat's claw at the same Website that sells Rubber Renu® for your car's tires (www.hori-zons-marketing.com). |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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| Hives and Angioedema
Hives (urticaria) are raised red skin weals caused by allergy (mast cell degranulation). They usually appear suddenly and disappear rapidly, only to return again. If they last for more than 5 or 6 weeks, hives are considered to have become chronic. Any number of antigens can cause hives, including antibiotics, aspirin, curare, and various chemicals or foods. These antigens can remain dormant until stimulated by pressure, heat, cold, or other stimuli. Angioedema is a more severe condition with diffuse swelling of the lips, hands and feet, respiratory tract, and so on. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Chang HM, But PPH, Pharmacology and Applications of Chinese Materia Medica, Vol. 2. Hong Kong: World Scientific, 1987.
• "... effective in the treatment of chronic bronchitis." Yunde H, Guoliang M, Shuhua W, et al, Effects of radix astragali seu hedysari on the interferon system. Chinese Medical Journal 1981; 94(l):35-40.
B-COMPLEX
• "... In a 1998 study, researchers compared riboflavin (400 mg) and placebo in 55 patients with migraine in a randomized trial of 3 months' duration." Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M, Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 Bring herbs and water to a boil. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Cover pot and let steep 20 more minutes. Strain out herbs. ligram tablets up to three times per day. Typical dosage of shiitake-. 500 milligrams standardized extract capsules or tablets 2 times per day.
Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)
Also known as chaste berry or chaste tree, vitex is considered the herb of choice for treating PMS and other hormone-based conditions affecting women. While it hasn't yet been studied for cervical dysplasia, it may be useful in any condition involving the female reproductive tract. |
Susun S. Weed
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| Juzentaihoto
A Japanese Kampo formula used as primary treatment or complementary care for those choosing radiation, chemotherapy, or bone marrow transplant. |
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