Here is a list of herbs that can be used in the treatment of cancer, or to compliment allopathic treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. Remember, nutrition is very important during your healing.

The first four herbs are the ingredients to the herbal formula known as Essiac. Essiac was developed by a Canadian nurse, Rene Caisse back in the early 1920’s. A patient of Rene’s said she had cured herself of breast cancer by using this combination prepared by a medicine man from the Ojibwa tribe. Caisse used the same formula on patients who were terminally ill. She claimed many cures and a staggering success rate. She started using the formula on cases that seemed hopeless. 
Accoding to an Ojibwa Indian friend of Rene, if one was to drink a Sheep Sorrel tea on a daily basis, one would never get cancer.

Sheep Sorrel-Sheep Sorrel an important herb. It is known to be effective in breaking down and reducing tumors. It contains large amounts of vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, K, P, and U. It has a high mineral content, including sodium, calcium, sulfur, iron, magnesium, chlorine, silicon, and trace amounts of copper, iodine, manganese and zinc. It also contains malic, oxalic, tannic, tartaric acids as well as a high amount of chlorophyll and carotenoids. Chlorophyll raises the amount of oxygen in the body. Some believe that cancer cannot live or thrive when oxygen levels are increased in the body. Caretenoids include beta carotene which converts to vitamin A in the liver. This is a known antioxidant and is very high in oxalic acid which is a contributing factor to the anti-tumor and anti-cancer aspects of the herb. It has been said that this herb work, in formula, to stop cancer cells from metastasizing

Burdock Root-Burdock Root has been used for centuries for its amazing healing properties. It is an extremely powerful blood purifier. It is also rich in vitamins and has similar minerals to Sheep Sorrel. Burdock contains phosphorous, potassium, selenium. The principle ingredient in Burdock is a polysaccharide called inulin. Inulin strengthens vital organs. It is a powerful immune modulator that can enhance white blood cell activity

Turkey Rhubarb Root- Turkey Rhubarb Root is a strong liver cleanser, which has also been used for many centuries. This herb is extremely high in its vitamin and mineral content, including B-Complex, C, P, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iodine, copper, sulphur, zinc, silicon, magnesium, manganese. The acidic contents include gallic, malic, oxalic and tannic acids

Slippery Elm Bark - Slippery Elm Bark is well known for its highly nutritive qualities. It helps in revitalizing a debilitated system. It contains vitamins A, B-Complex, C, K, and P, and is high in minerals and gallic acids. It is a demulcent rich in mucilage and this quality reduces irritation and reduces sensitivity to acids.

Blood Purifiers:
Red Clover
Echinacea
Burdock Root
Hyssop

Liver Cleansers:
Milk Thistle
Dandelion
Yellow Dock

Body Building / Strengthening:
Damiana
Ginseng
Gotu Kola
Ginkgo
Fo-Ti
Ashwagandha