David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHThe term anti-cancer herb is all too emotive and can build up false hopes. The National Cancer Institute defines these terms in the following way A cytotoxic agent is toxic to tumors in laboratory cultures. Anti-tumor activity occurs if this...
Iris versicolor
Iridaceae
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Habitat : Eastern and Central North America, growing
The immune system has become an increasingly crucial issue in all branches
of medicine in recent years. This is not only due to the AIDS epidemic but
also the statistical explosion of the whole range of auto-immune diseases
This section has been written in an attempt to provide an insight for the herbalist about allopathic research and use of plants in oncology. It is by no means comprehensive, and is not meant to imply any endorsement of the techniques or principles.
A paroxysmal disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of headache, with or without associated visual and
gastro-intestinal disturba
