Abstract Nigella sativa is a natural herb that is used in some parts of the world for its healing abilities to treat various ailments. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects that help explain its medicinal properties. More recently, Nigella sativa and its major active compound, thymoquinone, have become an area of interest in the treatment of cancer. As one of the leading causes of death, cancer is a dreadful disease with no known cure and treatments with high toxicity and expense. In an effort to find drugs with lower levels of toxicity, scientists have turned to naturally occurring compounds, and Nigella sativa has shown great promise. Numerous studies have found that it induces …show more content…
Due to the increasing interest in using naturally occurring compounds for medicinal purposes, black cumin has become one of the most widely studied plants phytochemically and pharmacologically (7). Nigella sativa is composed of different active constituents (15). Of these constituents, thymoquinone (TQ) is the main bioactive compound and the one that has been most extensively studied (4). Numerous studies have found that TQ exhibits anti-cancer effects through various mechanisms including anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects (4). Cancer is the second leading cause of death, and millions of people die each year due to various types of cancer despite continuous efforts to find ways to control and cure the dreaded disease (9). Even though cancer is so common, the molecular mechanisms that lead to its development and progression are still not completely understood (10). The alteration of genetic and epigenetic pathways are currently considered to be the cause of cancer (10). Current forms of treatment for cancer have limited potential due to their toxicity and high expense as well as their side effects of altering the function of cell signaling pathways (10). As a naturally occurring compound, the effectiveness of Nigella sativa to be utilized as an anti-cancer agent has been increasingly explored
Cancer is a terrible disease, characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells. There are many different forms of cancer, but they do have several commonalities, some of which appear to be affected by curcumin supplementation. Researchers have been studying curcumin as a beneficial herb in cancer treatment. It can affect cancer growth, development and spread at the molecular level. Studies have shown that it can reduce angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels in tumors), metastasis (spread of cancer), as well as contributing to the death of cancerous cells. Multiple studies have shown that curcumin can reduce the growth of cancerous cells in the laboratory and inhibit the growth
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death. What if there was a safe, natural herb that could work for nearly every type of cancer?
The extracts and polyphenols suppressed cell proliferation, promoted apoptosis, modulated signaling transduction, inhibited cell invasion, and prevented angiogenesis and metastasis in animal models related to multiple types of cancer such as liver, bladder, prostate, intestine, colon, pancreas, and mammary gland in more than one hundred publications (Yang & Wang, 2010; de Moura et al., 2013). Green tea has been studied expansively for its cancer prevention effects which are believed to be associated with green tea polyphenols known as "catechins (-)-epigallocatchin-3gallate (EGCG), (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC), (-)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), and (-)-epigallocatechin (EC)...they each have a level of antioxidants and are strong metal ion chelators, which prevent the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS)" (Yang & Wang, 2010, p. 931; Ziech et al., 2012). Further research has revealed that high concentration levels are necessary to accomplish this, and adding other agents such as Atrovastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol, increase success (Yang & Wang, 2010). EGCG has demonstrated the most success because it "serves an antioxidant, or pro-oxidant, and
Other complementary and alternative treatments can be found in common foods that are consumed every day on a regular basis in the United States and are a little more commonly known to the average American, unlike the use of medicinal mushrooms. Simple dietary supplements, such as green tea and pomegranate fruit juice or extract can have powerful effects on cancer and the human body. Take for example green tea, which contains several polyphenols that
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. As of 1990, there has been estimated 5 million people who have been taken by the disease. Every one of four people in the U.S will die of cancer, averaging at 1,500 people per day. There are many things in our daily lives that contribute to the growth and spread of cancer. The food and chemical industries take the blame. Naming it the “man made disease.” What many people do not understand is that there are other treatment options rather than chemo and radiation therapy. One of these alternative treatments is natural medicine. Natural medicine is beneficial because people have
Cancer is a disease that has been an ongoing controversy on what can help to prevent getting it. Cancer is when cells are dividing at an uncontrollable rate. Cancer is developed when cancer cells go into lymph nodes and also when they take over the blood vessels, lymph nodes are when there is swelling the the lymphatic system. With the cancer there is swelling which is called a tumor. Tumor is when there is swelling in the part of the body that is not caused by inflammation, but is caused by a large group of abnormal tissue cells. There are two different types of tumors. There is the malignant tumor which is a tumor that can be cancerous which is when the cells divide at a faster rate, and can also take over tissues. The other tumor is a benign tumor, which is a noncancerous and could be removed, and it cannot take over any near tissues. Genes play a big role in cancer itself. Cancer happens when a gene is mutated and changed, and when the gene becomes mutated it becomes abnormal. Because it is not a normal cell, its a mutated cell which makes it more cancerous. One gene that is a cancerous cell is a proto-oncogene which is a normal gene, but if it is mutated or changed it becomes a oncogene which is then now a cancerous cell and then divides into multiple different cancerous cells that can affect one 's body. The proto-oncogene can escalate if mutated into a cancerous cell. Which
There are numerous holistic sources that claim to be healing cancer with varying degrees of success. A few of these report success greater than 90 percent of the time. I have spent years researching and finding the best information available, and have compiled a list of the most important considerations relevant to cancer. I present here a distillation of these factors, as well as a brief exploration of some approaches that would be more likely to fail so these can be avoided.
The University of Florida published a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that found that the acai berry triggered a self destruct response in up to 86% of human cancer cells. Yes, you read that right. The acai berry actually killed cancer cells in laboratory tests!
Alternative treatments such as pomegranate juice and pomegranate extract could offer treatment to slow or even stop the growth of malignant tumors, by interfering with the cell’s growth cycle. Intravenous vitamin C offers a treatment which helps patients deal with their high fatigue and anxiety that comes with having cancer, and even their social and cognitive function, as well as their immune system. Medical marijuana offers an alternative selection to those looking to manage their pain without the use of narcotics, or help those who suffer with chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, as well as promote weight-gain. In a diverse society, a diverse selection of treatments should be available. With more research and FDA approval, the implementation of these few complementary or alternative treatments for cancer could allow the pharmaceutical industry to offer a broader offering of medicines for those who are looking for something with fewer side effects, or even those who have exhausted the current, most popular treatments. Treatment of any disease, especially a disease as unpredictable and deviant as cancer, should never be limited to a one-size-fits-all
Cancer is a condition that is related to inflammation. Scientists are curious about how curcumin can help fight cancer since it is seen to combat inflammation. The results demonstrate that it may help avoid cancer and additionally cure existing conditions. Turmeric is also found to be beneficial in delaying the development of tumors. The scientific studies also
NEEM induces apoptosis or programmed cell death of cancer cells by producing high levels of antioxidants and detoxifying enzymes.
Using essential oils may not get rid of all cancers, and in a matter of life and death, chemotherapy and synthetic treatment is the best option. However, studies on cancer cells show that after the aggressive use of the oils, Sandalwood and Frankincense, cancer cells in the breast, colon, skin and mouth died and the disease became weaker. This can happen because when essential oils are applied, the plant substances enter the cells and help them know how to die before any more damage occurs, therefore stopping the spread of cancer. This is more commonly known as the process of apoptosis. Mikhail Dozmorov, a scientist and writer for the US National Library of Medicine, observed that “both frankincense and sandalwood essential oils suppressed the viability of human bladder cancer J82 cells”. This means that the oils stopped the cancer cells from multiplying in the bladder. Frankincense utilized heat shock proteins and histone proteins to demolish the cells, while Sandalwood activated the regulation of protein kinase activity and G protein-coupled receptors to kill them. Frankincense is very effective in destroying cancer cells. One study shows how the “frankincense essential oil possesses potent anti-tumor activity” (Xiao Ni et al, “Frankincense Oil Prepared”). This oil helps to shrink pancreatic tumors. OnGuard, a protective citrus blend, “has been studied for its strong abilities to kill
Some of the major diseases that herbs cure are depression, weak immune system, prostate problems, cardiovascular diseases and inflammation. They are used all over the world to treat untreatable conditions and diseases. Scientific research and study have also proven the efficacy of these herbal products. Around 177 drugs have been approved to treat cancer all over the world and more than 70% of them are herbs and natural products.
Whether or not this ledged depicting how tea was discovered is true, it sets the stage for the deep history and tradition that revolves around this world wide drink. Cultures that consume green tea have believed in its healing properties and treated it as both a beverage and a medicine for countless generations. Within these cultures, its common belief that green tea can increase longevity, treat diabetes, and even prevent cancer. The question that really got me interested in the direction of this topic was does green tea really have the ability to prevent or work as a treatment for cancer.
Transition to 1st main point: First, let’s talk about the anticancer properties that are found in certain teas. ll. Body