Anti-Cancer Properties of Cannabis in Mesothelioma
A new study from the University of Sydney showed that cannabis had some anti-cancer effects in mesothelioma. Parts of the marijuana plant have been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments. This includes cancers like pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma and cancer-related pain. We have all heard of medical marijuana. Various states have either legalized its use for specific patients. Many are reviewing its legality for various diseases. Cannabis and Mesothelioma Survival Mesothelioma is a deadly disease with few treatment options. Alternative treatments consist of any approach considered non-conventional. This may include herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other natural non-toxic supplements. When used with conventional approaches, these alternative modalities are often called “complementary.” Surveys suggest that over 70% of … Continue reading Anti-Cancer Properties of Cannabis in Mesothelioma
Evening Primrose Extract Acts on Invasive Mesothelioma Cells, Study Shows
There is new evidence that compounds found in the seeds of the evening primrose plant have the potential to slow the growth and spread of mesothelioma. Researchers in Poland extracted key compounds from the seeds using alcohol. They applied the extract (EPE) to malignant pleural mesothelioma cells in the lab. Evening primrose extract seemed to have the biggest effect on the most invasive mesothelioma cells. The more EPE the researchers used, the greater the impact. The study suggests there may be a future role for evening primrose in mesothelioma therapy. What is Evening Primrose? The evening primrose is a plant with yellow flowers. Its seeds contain a range of polyphenols including ellagic acid, gallic acid, and catechin. Oil extracted from … Continue reading Evening Primrose Extract Acts on Invasive Mesothelioma Cells, Study Shows
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