7 Proven Cancer Fighting Herbs and Spices. Ayurveda and Cancer
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Over the past centuries, Ayurveda offers
several treatments of various illnesses. Everyone has reported that all
remedies of Ayurveda are always successful.
According to Ayurveda,
health is the perfect balance of body, mind and consciousness. If you
wish to live with good health, then you have to abide by certain rules. You have
to control your emotions, practise daily regimen of exercise, and consume a
healthy diet. As a result, you can protect yourself from getting ill due to
poor life-style.
People practising Ayurveda recommend
several herbs that prevent you from getting cancer. A
group of scientists engaged in research studies fully support this ancient
knowledge.
Here is the list of common herbs that have proven anti-cancer
properties.
1. Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Holy Basil or Tulsi
is well-known for its healing properties. The leaves are used for enhancing the
immune system
and for removing stress. Basil
possesses anti-diabetic,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-stress properties.
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Holy Basil (Tulsi) has phytochemicals that prevents
chemically induced cancers of liver, lung, oral, and skin. The phytochemicals
increase antioxidant activities and alter gene expressions. Also,
phytochemicals directly kills cancer
cells and prevents the spread of cancer to other cells.
2. Amla (Indian Gooseberry)
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is an Ayurvedic
super-food. It is one of the greatest sources of Vitamin C and also
contains tannins, flavonoids, pectin, quercetin, phyllaemblic compounds, polyphenolic
compounds and Gallic acid making it the king of rejuvenation.
Over the past three decades, scientists have
carried out research studies on the use of Amla. After using Amla extract in
laboratories, they discovered it kills and prevents cancer
cells. However, Amla does not harm any healthy cells. Thereafter, scientists
have reported that the traditional use of Amla is true and correct.
3. Garlic
Garlic contains sulphur, selenium, arginine and
flavonoids. The biochemical bio-active compounds of garlic come
from allicin when garlic bulbs are chopped and/or crushed. Research studies
have proved that people who consume garlic (and onion) definitely prevent
getting cancer.
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Consuming garlic prevents formation and
activation of carcinogens or cancer causing agents. Also, consuming garlic acts
as an anti-bacterial agent.
Note: The World Health
Organisation recommends at least one bulb or 2-5 grams of garlic every day for
adults.
4. Turmeric (Haldi)
Turmeric root is one of the most researched herbs that positively offer
anti-cancer
properties. It contains anti-oxidant, antiseptic,
analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Curcumin is the major component present in the turmeric root.
This component is a very potent antioxidant. It removes free radicals and
inhibits growth of cancerous cells. According to several research studies, curcumin
kills only cancer cells
without harming other healthy cells.
5. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha
is also known as Indian Ginseng
used for distressing the body in Ayurveda.
Scientists realised that Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng acts are
anti-cancer at least four decades ago. During those days, researchers isolated
a crystalline steroid compound called withaferin A from this herb. In addition,
research on extracts from Ashwagandha leaves proved that it kills cancerous
cells.
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6. Ginger
In medical history, Ginger has
been in use for the past 2000 years. The bio-active components of Ginger have
potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Some of these bio-active
components have shown properties of preventing cancer. After much research
studies, today it has been confirmed that Ginger prevents cancer.
7. Citral
Lemongrass
contains a compound called ‘Citral’, which stimulates
the process of apoptosis (cancer cell suicide). It also prevents the
development of tumors in the ovaries, digestive tract, colon, lungs and on the
skin. Citral forces cancer cells to self-destruct.
Scientists are still busy experimenting and
studying on definite cure and prevention of cancer. Hence,
it is best to take precautions against getting cancer.
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Last but not least
It is recommended that you remain active and eat
a balanced diet. It is believed that you reduce your risks of getting cancer
by leading a healthier life.
In case you have family history of suffering from
cancer, you should go for regular check-ups. It is said that early detection of
cancer helps in easy treatment of the illness.
