Cancer Cure Now

Folk healers have long prescribed dandelion for liver and digestive problems. Dandelion's botanical name is Taraxacum, from the Greek words for disorder (taraxos) and remedy (akos).

This is a clear reference to its medicinal use. Because its various components enhance the performance of the liver, this herb is useful for a wide range of disorders. It is known as a blood tonic and herbalists use it for detoxification. According to herbalists, roots such as dandelion are best harvested during winter, as this is where the plant stores its nutrients for the year.

However, there is proof it may cure cancer as well, probably by stimulating the macrophages of the body's own immune system to attack tumors.

The Japanese have patented a freeze-dried extract of dandelion root to use against tumors; the Chinese have employed dandelion extracts against breast cancer for centuries, a treatment supported by positive effects in animal studies.

Chinese researchers have shown that dandelion can restore the three major types of immune functions: cell-mediated, humoral, and non-specific immunity. Dandelion also inhibits a harmful natural substance, TNF-alpha, that is involved in cachexia, the wasting syndrome of cancer. Korean scientist have found that dandelion extract prevents chemically-induced skin cancer in mice.

Recently, The Northwest Herald printed a testimonial called "How The Lord Told Me To Cure Cancer" by an elderly farmer name George Cairns, who claimed to have treated his own prostate cancer with homemade dandelion root powder.

Interestingly, he did not claim to have made the discovery by deliberate research; rather, he heard a mysterious voice which instructed him to take the dandelion root to treat his cancer. He recommends that people make their own powder, as many commercial varieties are so over-processed that they have few therapeutic effects.

Whether truly of Divine origin or simply the result of Cairn's own intuition after a lifetime of working close to nature, the simple recipe is as follows: Find dandelions in an area not treated with herbicides and pesticides. Dig up the dandelions, cut off the leaves at the base of the crown. Brush off the excess dirt but DO NOT WASH.

Apparently some of the medicinal effect is caused by soil bacteria that cling to the roots of the plant. Dehydrate the roots at a relatively low temperature, 100 degrees Fahrenheit or less -- use a food dehydrator or leave them in a warm location for several days.

When the roots are dry, use a mortar and pestle (obtainable from a kitchen supply store for grinding spices) and grind the roots into a fine powder. The use of an electric kitchen mill is not recommended as the powder produced is very fine and much of it will be lost into the air by the rapid action of an automatic mill.

Once you have obtained the powder, it should be stored in an airtight container away from heat and light. Consume a little over one-half teaspoon once a day at any time mixed with water or juice. Do not use in soft drinks, liquor, or anything hot. Once mixed, consume it all immediately, do not let it stand around.

Symptomatic improvement is noted within three to four days. You can keep taking this substance indefinitely. In large doses, it may cause upset stomach, diarrhea and skin rashes. If this happens, discontinue or use a lower dose.

According to Cairns, cancer pain diminishes within a month, and if bone metastasis are present, some results should be noticeable in three to four months. He gave the recipe to patients at a local hospital, and the word-of-mouth and the internet have spread the recipe across the country.

Anecdotal reports claim results for some types of cancer but not others; apparently it is less successful in treating skin and brain tumors.

Chemotherapy diminishes the usefulness of this remedy by causing bone marrow suppression, an effect antagonistic to that of the dandelion root. Wait for an intermission between chemotherapy to use it, as it will do little good if taken simultaneously.

Dandelion can interfere with the way the liver breaks down certain drugs (using the P450 system). Therefore, dandelion may cause the levels of drugs in the body to be too high, leading to serious side effects. If you are taking other medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before you take dandelion, as dose adjustments may be necessary.