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09/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Huang Qi, a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), found to inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation

Huang qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is one of the fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, with earliest records of its use dating back over 2,000 years ago. Now, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that Huang qi is also able to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells in the body. Breast cancer, in […]

04/01/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tannins from the miracle tree, a hybrid of the mimosa tree, found to be an effective treatment for many chronic diseases, including cancer

Though it’s known as the “miracle tree,” Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang is sadly underutilized. This Malaysian amalgam was created by crossing L. leucocephala with L. diversifolia, two plants known for their poor digestibility but impressive condensed tannin content. Also known as proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins are known for their wide array of health benefits. These range from acting […]

08/04/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Detoxify from chemotherapy with these three important tonics

Undergoing chemotherapy is a devastating experience, mentally, emotionally and physically, and takes an immeasurable toll on the body. After all, chemotherapy is essentially poison. The toxicity of chemotherapy drugs simply cannot be overstated. An article published by the Canadian Family Physician in 1990 stated, “Many cancer chemotherapeutic agents can produce toxicity, even at the usual therapeutic doses.” […]

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