Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals
Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals that are useful in the treatment of cancer.
Aloe
The aloe plant, a member of the lily family, is a common household plant originally from Africa.
Arnica
Arnica is a perennial herb that grows in Europe, the northern United States, Canada, and eastern Asia.
Astragalus
Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine taken from a plant known as Astragalus membranaceus, which is a type of bean or legume.
Aveloz
Aveloz is the Spanish name for a succulent shrub that grows in the tropical areas of Africa, Brazil, and Madagascar.
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh is a perennial woodland plant of the eastern United States and Canada that grows from 4 to 8 feet tall and has feathery white flowers.
Black Walnut
The black walnut is a hardwood tree that grows widely in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.
Bromelain
Bromelain is a natural enzyme found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple, a tropical fruit native to Central and South America.
Calcium
Calcium is a mineral that is vital for a number of bodily functions, such as contraction of muscles (including the heart), secretion of hormones, and sending messages through the nervous system.
Capsicum
Capsicum is the name of a group of annual plants in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family.
Cat's Claw
Cat's claw is a woody vine that winds its way up trees at higher elevations in the Peruvian rain forests.
Celandine
The celandine plant, a member of the poppy family, grows in Europe and the temperate and subarctic regions of Asia.
Cesium Chloride
Cesium chloride is the salt form of the element cesium.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a daisy-like flower, a member of the family Asteraceae (previously called Compositae.)
Chaparral
Chaparral is an herb that comes from the leaves of the creosote bush, an evergreen desert shrub.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than treating a particular disease or medical condition.
Chlorella
Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater alga.
Cloves
The clove is an aromatic spice that grows as an evergreen tree in the tropical regions of Asia and South America.
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Comfrey
Comfrey is a fast-growing herb native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia.
Copper
Copper is a required nutrient. It is found naturally in foods such as seafood, liver, green vegetables, whole grains, wheat bran, lentils, and nuts.
Echinacea
Echinacea is a wild herb that grows primarily in the Great Plains and eastern regions of North America.
Eleuthero (formerly Siberian Ginseng)
Eleuthero is a shrub that grows in Siberia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Enercel
Enercel is an herbal preparation consisting of very small dilutions from plants of the desert and rain forests such as cactus (Cacti grandiflora), aloe, arnica, lachesis, and licopodium in a 2% to 8% alcohol base.
Essiac Tea
Essiac is a mixture of herbs that are combined to make a tea.
Evening Primrose
Evening primrose is a flowering plant originally native to North America that now grows throughout much of Europe and parts of Asia.
Flaxseed
Flax is an annual plant cultivated for its fiber, which is used in making linen. Flaxseed and its oil are used in herbal remedies.
Folic Acid
Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin found in many vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and in fortified breakfast cereals.
Germanium
Germanium is an element. Small amounts of organic germanium are found in some plant-based foods.
Ginger
Ginger is a plant native to Southeast Asia that is also grown in the United States, China, India, and various tropical regions. The root is usually the part of the plant used in herbal remedies.
Ginkgo
Ginkgo is an extract of leaves from a ginkgo tree, which comes from China, Japan, and Korea.
Ginseng
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a perennial plant grown in China, Korea, Japan, and Russia. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), a plant with similar properties, is grown mainly in the United States.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal is a bitter herb related to the buttercup.
Gotu Kola
Gotu kola is a swamp plant that grows naturally in Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and many parts of South Africa.
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Green Tea
Green tea is a drink made from the steamed and dried leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, a shrub native to Asia.
Hoxsey Herbal Treatment
The Hoxsey herbal treatment is a regimen that includes the use of two types of herbal mixtures.
Indian Snakeroot
Indian snakeroot is a plant that grows in India, Thailand, and other parts of Asia, South America, and Africa.
Kava
Kava is a large shrub with broad, heart-shaped leaves, a member of the same family as black pepper (the Piperaceae family).
Licorice
Licorice is a perennial plant that grows in southern Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. The dried roots and underground stems of the plant are used in herbal remedies.
Marijuana
Cannabis sativa is an annual plant that grows wild in warm and tropical climates throughout the world and is cultivated commercially.
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle, a plant belonging to the same family as daisies, is native to the Mediterranean regions and grows in Europe, North America, South America, and Australia.
Mistletoe
Mistletoe is a semiparasitic plant that grows on several species of trees native to Great Britain, Europe, and western Asia.
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is an essential element in human nutrition, but its precise function and interactions with other chemicals are not well understood.
Mugwort
Mugwort is a perennial plant that is a member of the daisy family and a relative of ragweed.
Oleander Leaf
Oleander is a poisonous evergreen shrub or small tree identified by its fragrant white, red, pink, or purple flowers and long slender, leathery leaves, which grow in pairs opposite each other or in whorls of 3.
Orthomolecular Medicine
Orthomolecular medicine is the use of high doses of vitamins, minerals, or hormones to prevent and treat a wide variety of conditions.
Pau d'arco
Pau d’arco is a large tree that grows naturally in the rainforests of Central and South America.
PC-SPES, PC-HOPE, and PC-CARE
PC-SPES was a formula consisting of a combination of 8 herbs that contained a range of plant chemicals including flavonoids, alkanoids, polysaccharides, amino acids, and trace minerals such as selenium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a plant native to Europe and is now cultivated widely in the United States and Canada. The oil from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant is used in herbal remedies.
Phytochemicals
The term "phytochemicals" refers to a wide variety of compounds produced by plants.
Pine Bark Extract
Pine bark extract is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins.
Pokeweed
Pokeweed is a perennial herb that is native to eastern North America and cultivated throughout the world. The berries and dried roots are used in herbal remedies.
Potassium
Along with sodium and calcium, potassium helps regulate major body functions, including normal heart rhythm, blood pressure, water balance in the body, digestion, nerve impulses, muscle contractions, and pH balance.
Red Clover
Red clover is a perennial plant that grows wild in the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia, and northern Africa. The flower head, which ranges from pink to purple or red, is the part of the plant used in herbal remedies.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a low-growing palm tree found in the West Indies and in coastal regions of the southeastern United States. The berries are used in herbal remedies.
Selenium
Selenium is an essential mineral for both humans and animals.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is promoted by some alternative practitioners as cancer treatment.
St. John's Wort
St. John's wort is a shrub-like perennial herb with bright yellow flowers that is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The parts of the plant used in herbal remedies are taken from the flowering tops.
Strychnos Nux-vomica
Strychnos nux-vomica is the name of an evergreen tree native to southeast Asia, especially India and Myanmar, and cultivated elsewhere.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a concentrated plant oil from the leaves of a tree native to Australian coastal areas.
Thuja
Thuja (pronounced THOO-ya) is an evergreen in the cypress family, native to eastern North America.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It has a long history of use in herbal remedies, particularly in China, India, and Indonesia.
Valerian
Valerian is a flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. In herbal remedies, the plant's root is chopped and made into a tea or extract to be used primarily as a sedative.
Venus Flytrap
The Venus flytrap is a perennial plant that traps and eats insects. It is native to the low-lying wetlands of the southeastern United States.
Vitamin A and Beta Carotene
Vitamin A is a nutrient that is vital to growth and development.
Vitamin B Complex
B vitamins are essential to good health, but it isn't clear if taking these vitamins can lower your cancer risk.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin the human body needs to function well.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin the body needs to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient the human body needs to function normally.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that is needed by the liver in order to form proteins that promote blood clotting and prevent abnormal bleeding.
White Birch
White birch is a tree that grows in northern Europe and North America. The bark, leaves, and buds from this and related birch trees are used in herbal and folk medicines.
Wild Yam
Wild yam is a perennial vine. The roots and rootstock, or rhizomes, are used in herbal remedies.
Wormwood
Wormwood is a shrubby perennial plant whose upper shoots, flowers, and leaves are used in herbal remedies and as a bitter flavoring for alcoholic drinks.
Yohimbe
Yohimbe is an evergreen tree native to western Africa. The dried bark is used in folk and herbal remedies.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a key role in many important body processes such as building DNA and RNA, producing energy, regulating the immune system, and cell metabolism.
Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals that are useful in the treatment of cancer.
Aloe
The aloe plant, a member of the lily family, is a common household plant originally from Africa.
Arnica
Arnica is a perennial herb that grows in Europe, the northern United States, Canada, and eastern Asia.
Astragalus
Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine taken from a plant known as Astragalus membranaceus, which is a type of bean or legume.
Aveloz
Aveloz is the Spanish name for a succulent shrub that grows in the tropical areas of Africa, Brazil, and Madagascar.
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh is a perennial woodland plant of the eastern United States and Canada that grows from 4 to 8 feet tall and has feathery white flowers.
Black Walnut
The black walnut is a hardwood tree that grows widely in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.
Bromelain
Bromelain is a natural enzyme found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple, a tropical fruit native to Central and South America.
Calcium
Calcium is a mineral that is vital for a number of bodily functions, such as contraction of muscles (including the heart), secretion of hormones, and sending messages through the nervous system.
Capsicum
Capsicum is the name of a group of annual plants in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family.
Cat's Claw
Cat's claw is a woody vine that winds its way up trees at higher elevations in the Peruvian rain forests.
Celandine
The celandine plant, a member of the poppy family, grows in Europe and the temperate and subarctic regions of Asia.
Cesium Chloride
Cesium chloride is the salt form of the element cesium.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a daisy-like flower, a member of the family Asteraceae (previously called Compositae.)
Chaparral
Chaparral is an herb that comes from the leaves of the creosote bush, an evergreen desert shrub.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than treating a particular disease or medical condition.
Chlorella
Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater alga.
Cloves
The clove is an aromatic spice that grows as an evergreen tree in the tropical regions of Asia and South America.
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Comfrey
Comfrey is a fast-growing herb native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia.
Copper
Copper is a required nutrient. It is found naturally in foods such as seafood, liver, green vegetables, whole grains, wheat bran, lentils, and nuts.
Echinacea
Echinacea is a wild herb that grows primarily in the Great Plains and eastern regions of North America.
Eleuthero (formerly Siberian Ginseng)
Eleuthero is a shrub that grows in Siberia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Enercel
Enercel is an herbal preparation consisting of very small dilutions from plants of the desert and rain forests such as cactus (Cacti grandiflora), aloe, arnica, lachesis, and licopodium in a 2% to 8% alcohol base.
Essiac Tea
Essiac is a mixture of herbs that are combined to make a tea.
Evening Primrose
Evening primrose is a flowering plant originally native to North America that now grows throughout much of Europe and parts of Asia.
Flaxseed
Flax is an annual plant cultivated for its fiber, which is used in making linen. Flaxseed and its oil are used in herbal remedies.
Folic Acid
Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin found in many vegetables, beans, fruits, whole grains, and in fortified breakfast cereals.
Germanium
Germanium is an element. Small amounts of organic germanium are found in some plant-based foods.
Ginger
Ginger is a plant native to Southeast Asia that is also grown in the United States, China, India, and various tropical regions. The root is usually the part of the plant used in herbal remedies.
Ginkgo
Ginkgo is an extract of leaves from a ginkgo tree, which comes from China, Japan, and Korea.
Ginseng
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a perennial plant grown in China, Korea, Japan, and Russia. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), a plant with similar properties, is grown mainly in the United States.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal is a bitter herb related to the buttercup.
Gotu Kola
Gotu kola is a swamp plant that grows naturally in Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and many parts of South Africa.
»
Green Tea
Green tea is a drink made from the steamed and dried leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, a shrub native to Asia.
Hoxsey Herbal Treatment
The Hoxsey herbal treatment is a regimen that includes the use of two types of herbal mixtures.
Indian Snakeroot
Indian snakeroot is a plant that grows in India, Thailand, and other parts of Asia, South America, and Africa.
Kava
Kava is a large shrub with broad, heart-shaped leaves, a member of the same family as black pepper (the Piperaceae family).
Licorice
Licorice is a perennial plant that grows in southern Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. The dried roots and underground stems of the plant are used in herbal remedies.
Marijuana
Cannabis sativa is an annual plant that grows wild in warm and tropical climates throughout the world and is cultivated commercially.
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle, a plant belonging to the same family as daisies, is native to the Mediterranean regions and grows in Europe, North America, South America, and Australia.
Mistletoe
Mistletoe is a semiparasitic plant that grows on several species of trees native to Great Britain, Europe, and western Asia.
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is an essential element in human nutrition, but its precise function and interactions with other chemicals are not well understood.
Mugwort
Mugwort is a perennial plant that is a member of the daisy family and a relative of ragweed.
Oleander Leaf
Oleander is a poisonous evergreen shrub or small tree identified by its fragrant white, red, pink, or purple flowers and long slender, leathery leaves, which grow in pairs opposite each other or in whorls of 3.
Orthomolecular Medicine
Orthomolecular medicine is the use of high doses of vitamins, minerals, or hormones to prevent and treat a wide variety of conditions.
Pau d'arco
Pau d’arco is a large tree that grows naturally in the rainforests of Central and South America.
PC-SPES, PC-HOPE, and PC-CARE
PC-SPES was a formula consisting of a combination of 8 herbs that contained a range of plant chemicals including flavonoids, alkanoids, polysaccharides, amino acids, and trace minerals such as selenium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a plant native to Europe and is now cultivated widely in the United States and Canada. The oil from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant is used in herbal remedies.
Phytochemicals
The term "phytochemicals" refers to a wide variety of compounds produced by plants.
Pine Bark Extract
Pine bark extract is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins.
Pokeweed
Pokeweed is a perennial herb that is native to eastern North America and cultivated throughout the world. The berries and dried roots are used in herbal remedies.
Potassium
Along with sodium and calcium, potassium helps regulate major body functions, including normal heart rhythm, blood pressure, water balance in the body, digestion, nerve impulses, muscle contractions, and pH balance.
Red Clover
Red clover is a perennial plant that grows wild in the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia, and northern Africa. The flower head, which ranges from pink to purple or red, is the part of the plant used in herbal remedies.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a low-growing palm tree found in the West Indies and in coastal regions of the southeastern United States. The berries are used in herbal remedies.
Selenium
Selenium is an essential mineral for both humans and animals.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is promoted by some alternative practitioners as cancer treatment.
St. John's Wort
St. John's wort is a shrub-like perennial herb with bright yellow flowers that is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The parts of the plant used in herbal remedies are taken from the flowering tops.
Strychnos Nux-vomica
Strychnos nux-vomica is the name of an evergreen tree native to southeast Asia, especially India and Myanmar, and cultivated elsewhere.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a concentrated plant oil from the leaves of a tree native to Australian coastal areas.
Thuja
Thuja (pronounced THOO-ya) is an evergreen in the cypress family, native to eastern North America.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It has a long history of use in herbal remedies, particularly in China, India, and Indonesia.
Valerian
Valerian is a flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. In herbal remedies, the plant's root is chopped and made into a tea or extract to be used primarily as a sedative.
Venus Flytrap
The Venus flytrap is a perennial plant that traps and eats insects. It is native to the low-lying wetlands of the southeastern United States.
Vitamin A and Beta Carotene
Vitamin A is a nutrient that is vital to growth and development.
Vitamin B Complex
B vitamins are essential to good health, but it isn't clear if taking these vitamins can lower your cancer risk.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin the human body needs to function well.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin the body needs to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient the human body needs to function normally.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that is needed by the liver in order to form proteins that promote blood clotting and prevent abnormal bleeding.
White Birch
White birch is a tree that grows in northern Europe and North America. The bark, leaves, and buds from this and related birch trees are used in herbal and folk medicines.
Wild Yam
Wild yam is a perennial vine. The roots and rootstock, or rhizomes, are used in herbal remedies.
Wormwood
Wormwood is a shrubby perennial plant whose upper shoots, flowers, and leaves are used in herbal remedies and as a bitter flavoring for alcoholic drinks.
Yohimbe
Yohimbe is an evergreen tree native to western Africa. The dried bark is used in folk and herbal remedies.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a key role in many important body processes such as building DNA and RNA, producing energy, regulating the immune system, and cell metabolism.