Symptoms

Cancer occurs when cells begin growing abnormally, forming malignant tumors. These malignant tumors can appear in the breast, the bones, the throat, the brain, the stomach - actually, in almost any area of the body. But why do cells begin acting strangely in the first place? It’s believed that exposure to carcinogens can cause body cells to mutate. Common carcinogens include cigarette smoke, fatty foods, industrial chemicals, insecticides, nuclear radiation, pesticides used on food, polluted air, and ultraviolet light. While cancer symptoms vary widely depending on what part of the body is affected, general signs include blood in the urine or stool, fatigue, hoarseness, indigestion, nagging cough, sores that do not heal, thickening somewhere in the body, and unexplained weight loss.

How Ginseng Can Help

In a large international study, individuals who took ginseng on a daily basis had significantly lower cancer rates than individuals who didn’t take ginseng. It works by neutralizing various chemical carcinogens, including urethane and aflatoxin. The herb not only protects against cancer, but as shown in clinical studies, shrinks existing tumors.

Dosages

As a preventative, take one 200mg capsule twice a day; or 1/2 teaspoon of liquid extract twice a day; or 1 teaspoon of tincture twice a day. With your physician’s recommendation, the same dosage can be taken as a complementary therapy to radiation and/or chemotherapy. If taking ginseng continually, plan on taking a one-week break from the herb every four or five weeks. This reduces the chance of possible hypertension, insomnia or restlessness that some health authorities believe can develop with long-term ginseng usage.