Does wormwood grow in Altai. Treatment of cancer with wormwood or a doctor from under the feet. Medicinal properties and contraindications
Wormwood is a plant that has been used in ancient times to treat various diseases. It was used to restore the gastrointestinal tract, normalize the functions of the pancreas and many other pathologies.
Not so long ago, scientists found out that this plant has a destructive effect on cancer cells, and preparations based on the substances that make up the wormwood can lead to recovery.
Wormwood is a wild plant herbaceous or shrub type... This plant is characterized by deeply dissected multiple foliage, arranged alternately, and a large number of small inflorescences.
The appearance of the plant is distinguished by the delicacy of the leaves and a variety of color shades. Wormwood height can reach up to 1.5 m... This plant is unpretentious, not afraid of drought and frost, and therefore grows on almost all continents, with only a slight modification. It is most widespread in Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Transcaucasia.
Only on the territory of Russia there are up to 180 types of wormwood... Of all the types, only a few are used as medicinal products, since they contain more useful components than other types. The most popular in medicine is wormwood bitter, annual and citric.
Most often, infusions, decoctions or powders are prepared from citric and bitter wormwood. Wormwood is used for the preparation of powders and capsules, which are effectively used to treat malaria.
The main difference between wormwood in its pronounced bitter taste, which is explained by the presence of alkaloids, absinthine and essential oils in the plant.
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Pharmacological properties
Wormwood is characterized by wide useful properties, thanks to the active substances included in the composition: choline, various types of alkaloids, betaine, absinthine, artemisinin and essential oils.
The main anti-cancer action belongs only to artemisinin... It was developed by the Chinese pharmacologist Tu Yuyu as a drug for malaria. At the same time, its negative effect on cancer cells was noticed.
Further study of artemisinin revealed its unique structure, in which it was present peroxide bridge... This compound is highly active, which forms highly atomic oxygen possessing oxidative properties.
Cancer cell includes a large number gland, without which her life cannot continue. Artemisinin, entering the body, releases oxygen, which the oxidizes iron in pathological cells and leads to their death.
Artemisinin has a targeted effect, and is able to destroy cancer cells without causing harm to health, which is typical for standard chemotherapy. To enhance anti-cancer activity, it is saturated with iron ions. Thanks to this component, the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of cancerous tumors, amounted to 98%.
The drug is a concentrated form of artemisinin, purified from foreign matter. It is available in the form of capsules or tablets, which allow you to accurately calculate the dosage, individually for each patient.
A study of the drug, conducted on mice, showed that drugs based on this drug are effective against cancer stomach and pancreas, liver, spleen... The positive effect of the drug was also noted in cerebral glioma and leukemia.
Scientists' opinion
According to leading experts of the Russian Central Scientific Oncological Center, artemisinin isolated from wormwood actually promotes the oxidation of iron and the death of cancer cells.
Therefore, this method of treating cancer consider promising... But some scientists are of the opinion that such a remedy can only act as a complementary therapy, since cancer cells constantly mutate, quickly adapting to the drugs being administered. This mutation turns into active metastasis in the future.
Result
Artemisinin differs from other anticancer substances in its high-speed performance. Cell destruction begins already 15 hours after administration... Naturally, immediately after the action of the drug, the patient will not feel any relief.
The positive results that can be felt come as the abnormal cancer cells are destroyed and depend on the size of the formation. For small tumors, it is predicted that improvement will come not earlier than in a month... At this time, the patient should gradually:
- restore general state;
- improve indicators of iron in the blood;
- decline manifestation of symptoms.
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For the treatment of malignant tumors, only wormwood (Artemisia Annua). It is she who contains the maximum amount of artemisinin. This type of wormwood grows only on the territory China and Vietnam... In oriental medicine, it was used to treat various diseases and even to stop tuberculosis.
In order to prepare a high quality product, it is necessary to collect the plant only in May or early June... It was during this period that wormwood contains the highest concentration of medicinal components. Harvested only leaves and stems plants.
Leaves must be plucked before flowering leaving the petioles on the stem. They are engaged in harvesting the stems at the beginning of the period flowering. They are cut off together with the tops, not reaching the horse part. When collecting herbs, it should be borne in mind that the yield of the plant after drying will be only 25% of the total mass collected volume.
For drying, choose a dry room with good ventilation. The most preferable option would be rooms without natural light.
Two methods can be used:
- Hanging plants collected in small bunches located from each other at a certain interval. The bunches should be small so that the plant does not start to rot.
- Unfolding leaves and stems on a plane. For this, it is advisable to use a wooden surface. The plant is placed directly on it, or on a pre-lined paper or cloth. Wormwood must be placed in a thin, even layer. The thinner it is, the faster the grass will dry.
Dried wormwood allowed store up to 2 years... But it should be borne in mind that the longer the plant lies, the less useful properties it retains. Therefore, the optimal shelf life will be 1 year.
You can use several options for storing a plant:
- paper bags;
- linen bags;
- glass containers with a cork;
- boxes;
- metal cans with a tight lid.
Store wormwood in a well-ventilated dry place, separate from odorless herbs.
- Collect plants in areas located near the carriageway as well as within the city limits.
- Shouldn't dwell on plants damaged by pests or heavily soiled.
- For drying, the grass cannot be laid out until it passes about 2 hours after collection.
Recipe
There are many recipes where wormwood is the main ingredient. Each of them is aimed at solving specific problems. To prepare an infusion effective for malignant tumors, you need to take only two ingredients: wormwood and water.
A teaspoon raw materials needed pour a glass of boiling water and then insist not less than 40 minutes. To get a therapeutic effect, you need to take an infusion 30 minutes before meals... For one application, it is enough to use 1/3 cup... The therapeutic course is 10 days. After it you need to do break from 7 to 10 days... For treatment it is necessary conduct from 2 to 3 such courses.
Also, this broth is used as an external agent. It is applied in the form of applications to the area of the tumor. In the case of overlapping applications, there is no need to take a break.
Despite the fact that supporters of traditional medicine assure the safety of such a remedy, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor or herbalist before using it.
With regular treatment in accordance with the established timeframes, maximum positive effect from him you can only notice in 1.5-2 months.
Contraindications
This tool may not always be used. A contraindication to its use will be the following:
- pregnancy;
- period of breastfeeding;
- taking medicines based on hemlock;
- plant allergy
- diseases of the stomach in acute form.
Artemisinin based preparations
Today, everyone can purchase not only wormwood in the form of dried raw materials, but also preparations based on artemisinin. They cannot be found on the shelves of our country, but they can be ordered online from foreign sites. These drugs include:
- Artemisinin-M. In addition to artemisinin, this preparation contains about a dozen different useful plants, including tansy, garlic, walnuts, etc. The agent is presented in the form of enteric-coated tablets. The cost of the drug 950 rubles;
- Artesunat. Available for sale in capsules and ampoules. The drug can be administered both intravenously and intramuscularly. Packing capsules in the amount of 150 pieces costs about 3500 rubles;
- Artemisinin Best. It contains iron-fortified artemisinin. One package contains 90 capsules. You can buy this tool for 1400 rubles;
- Artemether. For injection use only. It is mainly used to treat malaria, but it also has an antitumor effect. The cost of one package, which contains 6 ampoules, is about 900 rubles.
In nature, there are 350-400 varieties of wormwood. Bitter and ordinary, also called Chernobyl, is used in folk and official medicine to treat gastrointestinal diseases, neurological disorders, flu, colds, dermatitis, eczema. Wormwood annual contains artemisinin, which has been used since the 1970s to produce a cure for malaria. Clinical trials by scientists in China and the United States have shown the effectiveness of this substance in the fight against tumors.
Experiments in rodents at the University of California have confirmed that the components released from the plant destroy cancer cells. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, healthy tissue is not damaged. In malignant neoplasms, as in malarial plasmodia, the iron content rises. Reacting with it, artemisinin provokes the release of oxygen and oxidative stress, which destroys the cell from the inside.
Oncological diseases of an aggressive type are accompanied by a rapid growth of formations. In tumors of the pancreas, prostate, lungs, leukemia, the concentration of iron is high and stimulates the division of cancer cells, which increases the activity of artemisinin. In experiments, positive results were shown by its combination with transferrin and other active substances: 90–97% of cancer cells were destroyed in 16 hours.
Application in oncology
Annual wormwood (Latin name artemisia annua) was included in a research program for testing on volunteers. A number of clinics use the experimental drug "Artezunat" and iron derivatives. They are alternately administered to patients.
Traditional medicine does not use plant-based pharmacological agents, and treats cancer with wormwood as folk methods.
Chemical composition
The herb contains an increased concentration of bioactive components in essential oil:
- cineole, borneol, pinene;
- artemisiaqueton, camphor, kadinen;
- phytoncides, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoid compounds;
- tannins, saponins, coumarins;
- butyric and acetic acids, alcohols, bitterness;
- vitamins C, B, K, micro and macro elements.
For the preparation of medicinal infusions, young leaves, inflorescences, stems, and less often roots are used.
Healing properties
In oriental medicine, the plant is traditionally used to heal skin diseases, purulent wounds, fever, rheumatism, indigestion, liver and gall bladder pathologies. Wormwood helps to reduce sweating, remove harmful substances from the body during intoxication with poisonous fumes. Herbal infusions relieve inflammation, prevent the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, and strengthen the immune system.
In 1972, Chinese pharmacologist Yuyu isolated sesquiterpene, dubbed artemisinin, which became the basis for antimalarial drugs. Scientists have found that this substance and its semi-synthetic derivatives also destroy cancer cells.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, research has been conducted on the use of annual wormwood in oncology, but anticancer drugs based on artemisinin are still at the stage of clinical trials.
Traditional medicine recipes
Healing products are prepared from fresh and dried herbs, as well as rhizomes. When taken correctly, the plant has almost no contraindications, therefore, an extract from an annual is used in homeopathy and herbal medicine. Bitter wormwood does not kill cancer cells, but in some cases it helps to strengthen the body's defenses, activate a weakened immune system, and cope with concomitant diseases. Folk recipes are not a panacea for tumors, but they serve as auxiliary methods of drug therapy.
Infusion
For cooking, take a teaspoon of chopped herbs, brew 250 ml of boiling water. Cover, leave for 40-50 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth folded in 4-6 layers. Drink 80 ml three times a day. The course of treatment for cancer of the lungs, kidneys, intestines is 10 days with a two-week interval. With leukemia, after taking the solution for three days, take the same break. The total duration of admission is two weeks.
For breast tumors, use the following recipe: pour a tablespoon of the leaves with 250 ml of boiled water. Insist 3 hours in a cool dark place. Filter, take 70 ml three times a day for 2 weeks. The degree of bitterness of the medicine is tolerable, but if there is no allergy to bee products, it is permissible to add honey to the drink.
Decoction
Mix annual wormwood, angelica roots and calamus, pharmacy chamomile, goose cinquefoil in a ratio of 2: 2: 5: 5: 5. Pour 300 ml of boiling water over two tablespoons of the collection, place the container in a water bath for 15–20 minutes. Let cool, filter. Drink in small sips throughout the day. For throat cancer, use the decoction for nighttime lotions as well.
Root tincture
Place the cut raw materials in a jar, fill with vodka so that the liquid level is 2-3 cm higher. Place in a dark place for two weeks. Strain, for taking, dilute 15 ml of the solution in a quarter of a glass of warm boiled water. Drink three times a day half an hour before meals for 10-12 days.
Powder
Grind dried wormwood leaves and clove buds. Take once a day for a teaspoon of the mixture, drink 200 ml of freshly squeezed carrot juice. The course of admission is 2 weeks.
Tincture
Pour the grass with alcohol in a ratio of 1 to 5. Place in a dark, cool place for 7-10 days. Filter, dissolve 25-30 drops in water, take once a day. Helps with neoplasms in the cervix, ovaries, liver. In parallel, for cancer of the reproductive organs, it is useful to do douching with a diluted water infusion at a rate of 1 to 4. Some homeopaths also practice treatment with wormwood, tansy and blue clay.
However, cancer therapy is carried out only under constant medical supervision: there is a high risk of proliferation of malignant cells, the appearance of metastases. Before taking wormwood against cancer, go through the examination and coordinate the use of folk remedies with your doctor.
Side effects, limitations
Violation of the recipe for preparation or exceeding the dosage leads to the development of intoxication. Nausea, dizziness and insomnia, stomach pains, convulsions are noted. It is contraindicated to use remedies prepared from annual wormwood in the following cases:
- the period of bearing a child (taking herbs increases the risk of spontaneous abortion, development of fetal defects);
- lactation (bioactive substances enter the baby's body along with milk);
- tendency to thrombus formation, anemia;
- ulcers of the stomach, duodenal ulcer, gastritis, and colitis;
- lesions of the central nervous system;
- individual intolerance of the components of the plant, asthma;
- children under 14 years of age.
To avoid complications, do not take wormwood for more than 14-28 days. If you feel unwell, if you experience allergic reactions, discontinue use and seek medical attention.
Description of the plant
In Russian pharmacies, collections of annual wormwood are not sold, as are medicines with artemisinin extract. Malaria drugs were not registered in the Russian Federation, since the disease is not typical for the country's climatic conditions.
On the Internet, there are offers to deliver powders and capsules directly from Vietnam, China, Tibet. Be careful as most sellers do not guarantee the authenticity and safety of products. Order raw materials in proven phyto-shops.
The herb is found in East and Central Asia, in southern Europe, in the Caucasian foothills, Krasnodar Territory. It grows like a weed in wastelands, sand embankments, near gardens and dwellings. Specially cultivated in the USA, Vietnam, China, Tanzania. Reaches 0.2–1 m in height. The stem is straight, ribbed, without pubescence. The growing wormwood is green, later brown or dark purple. Leaves are dark emerald, located on petioles. Small yellow buds are collected in paniculate inflorescences. The smell is pleasant, bitter. Fruits - achenes - ripen in August - September. Similar in appearance and ubiquitous, wormwood ordinary does not help cancer.
Collection, drying, storage
Cut off young leaves in spring and early summer, grass - during flowering of annuals, in July - September. For medicinal raw materials, wormwood bushes from ecologically safe places are suitable. To dry, collect the cut tops in bunches, hang in a place protected from direct sunlight with ventilation. Spread the leaves on paper in a thin layer, turn over regularly. Once dry, fold into tight-fitting jars to prevent the essential oils from evaporating. If stored properly, the herb is suitable for making medicinal products for 12-24 months.
The concentration of artemisinin in home infusions and decoctions does not exceed 0.05%, so taking wormwood will not replace traditional therapy. For the onset of remission and prevention of the formation of metastases, a complex effect is required, including the use of immunomodulating and supportive drugs.
Possessing medicinal properties. Nondescript in appearance, it is appreciated for its qualities. It is partly recognized even in official medicine.
Xenophanes, Hippocrates and Avicenna mentioned this herb in their teachings. Currently, more than 400 species of this plant are known. They differ from each other both externally and in their qualities. Some of them are just weeds, others are specially grown. The article will focus on such a plant as annual wormwood.
Characteristic
Unlike other species, it has a bright green color with an emerald hue. Its stems are naked and straight, up to one meter high. At first they are greenish, but gradually change, acquiring a dark purple tint. The inflorescences of the plant are in the form of a panicle with numerous yellow flowers.
Almost throughout Russia, wormwood is used against cancer. Where else does it grow? The plant can be found in Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, the Caucasus, Japan, North America, Iran, Mongolia, Europe and the Mediterranean.
Annual wormwood prefers sandy soils. It is specially grown in Kenya, Vietnam, USA and Tanzania.
Compound
Wormwood has a rich composition. It includes:
- vitamins of group A, B3, B6, C, K;
- tannins;
- amino acids - leucine and methionine;
- saponins;
- potassium, cobalt, magnesium, boron, bromine, aluminum, nickel, calcium, zinc and other minerals;
- capillin;
- bitter glycosides;
- succinic, acetic, malic and isovaleric organic acids;
- tannins;
- other useful substances.
Along with the leaves, the root of the plant also has beneficial properties. It contains many tannins and bitterness. Due to this, there is a diuretic effect.
It is useful for gout, menopause, dropsy and edema. And in folk medicine, a decoction is used, which is based on annual wormwood against cancer of the stomach, uterus and rectum.
Beneficial features
Thanks to the unique combination of substances that make up the plant, a healing effect is achieved. The herb is known to help with digestive problems. The secretion of pancreatic and gastric juice is stimulated by the bitterness secreted by the grass. The same property tones up the body and awakens new vitality in it.
Capillin destroys pathogens. At the same time, ulcers and purulent skin diseases are cured. Wormwood annual calms the nerves and restores sleep. Just like licorice root, it reduces the negative effects of free radicals on the body.
In addition, the following are known:
It was recently found that this plant is capable of destroying cancer cells. Moreover, the result of getting rid of them by 98% is achieved in 16 hours! These are the conclusions reached by American scientists from the University of California. They promised that they would take on the creation of an effective drug that fights against tumors, which will be based on a flower such as wormwood (annual). Then there will soon be no need to be afraid of Cancer. Indeed, the well-known pharmaceutical corporation Sanofi will undertake the development of a miracle cure.
However, in folk medicine, this action has been known for a long time. However, studies have shown that this effect is possible due to the presence of artesimine in the leaves. Together with iron, it virtually completely kills cancer cells. The experiments were carried out on rodents. Along with cancers, wormwood annual (photo posted in the article) treats leukemia and prostate adenoma. No side effects were found.
Act
Wormwood has a powerful effect on the body due to the essential oil and bitter glycosides it contains.
The first excites the central nervous system and effectively helps with apathy, neurosis, depression. Viral bacteria are suppressed and destroyed, and human immunity grows and strengthens. Hamazulen helps relieve swelling and inflammation, has a regenerative and anti-allergic effect.
Glycosides also stop the inflammatory process, normalize metabolism and digestion, and stabilize the immune system.
Recipes
In folk medicine, there are many plant-based recipes. They are easy to make at home. Take a tincture, for example.
Wormwood tincture is used to fight fungi and infections both externally and internally. To do this, the leaves are poured with alcohol, the strength of which is 70%, and left to infuse for 10 days. The contents are then filtered. You will get a brownish-greenish liquid with a characteristic odor. It is useful for high acidity and anemia. Also in this form, wormwood is used against cancer (the photo shows the prepared tincture at home), and for the prevention of the disease.
An infusion of two small spoons of raw materials, which is poured with 200 milliliters of boiling water, and tightly covered, wrapped in a towel. So it is left for half an hour, after which it is taken orally. It is useful for epilepsy, insomnia, heartburn, flatulence, and anemia. It is also used externally for disinfecting wounds, as well as for skin diseases and calluses.
The broth is also famous for its healing effect. To prepare it, take two large spoons of raw materials, pour 200 milliliters of boiling water and heat in a water bath for 20 minutes. After that, it is cooled and filtered. The resulting liquid is put on fire and brought to a boil. The product can be stored in the refrigerator, but no more than two days. It helps with tuberculosis, worms, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, inflammatory processes in the gallbladder and kidneys.
Pharmaceutical forms of release: wormwood annual
The photo renders the extract of the plant. In general, this herb is easy to find in any pharmacy. It comes in the form of chopped herbs, alcohol tinctures and capsules. If you purchase a product from an online store, then make sure that it is verified and choose a site that has products from manufacturers known around the world.
All drugs undergo compulsory certification, then you can be sure of their quality. Read the document electronically when planning to buy a medicinal herb in an online store.
Wormwood annual against cancer, sold in capsules, is easy to use. The absorption of all components by the intestine is provided by a coating made of gelatin. Thus, the capsules are considered to be very effective. Each of them contains 200 to 500 milligrams of the plant.
The extract is obtained by percolation of flowers and leaves. The result is a thick, dark brown mass. It tastes bitter and has a strong odor.
Contraindications
Along with such pronounced medicinal properties, it should always be remembered that herbs also have contraindications. So, wormwood in large quantities becomes poisonous. Hallucinations, seizures and disturbances of the psycho-emotional plan may appear. Therefore, before using the medicine, be sure to consult with your doctor.
It is forbidden to take wormwood:
- during pregnancy and while breastfeeding;
- with ulcers, gastritis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, if they occur in the acute phase;
- with nervous disorders;
- with anemia.
Conclusion
Currently, oncological diseases are treated successfully. However, the methods that are used in this case cause irreparable harm to the body. Chemotherapy, together with cancers, also kills living cells. So, for 5-10 patients there is one healthy cell. Thus, the consequences of such treatment are very unfortunate. Perhaps, if the drug promised by the Americans is developed, then a more loyal attitude and confidence on the part of official medicine will develop towards folk recipes.
Wormwood annual: medicinal properties and use
Annual wormwood is a herb belonging to the Aster family, belongs to the genus wormwood. It is considered a weed plant.
Description and photo of the plant
The pyramidal bushes of this plant reach 1.5 m in height. Therefore, this type of wormwood is often used as a hedge.
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One-year-old wormwood gives hope to cancer patients
The wormwood is characterized by the following external signs:
- Stems are erect, bright green.
- The leaves are dark green, finely dissected, with a fragrant aroma. The leaves can be up to 2.5–10 cm long and 2.5–4 cm wide.
- The flowers are numerous, inconspicuous, small in size, yellow, collected in a panicle inflorescence. Wormwood blooms in July - August.
- Fruits in the form of an oblong flat achene ripen in August - September.
This type of wormwood contains useful substances: essential oil, which is used in aromatherapy, tannins, vitamin C, sesquiterpene lactone artemisinin - a substance that is part of drugs that cure malaria.
Where grows
On the territory of Russia, this type of wormwood is not widespread. More often this species is found in the south of the country, for example, in the Krasnodar Territory, in small quantities - in the middle zone of the country and Siberia. Favorable conditions for the growth of this type of wormwood are noted in the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries, Ukraine, Vietnam and China. The weed is often found in areas with sandy soils. This species grows in meadows and fields, as well as in city gardens.
The beneficial properties of wormwood have been known since ancient times: the plant was used to heal wounds, treat tuberculosis, and improve appetite.
Official medicine uses extracts from leaves and stems as a means of fighting cancer, malaria, anthrax, to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Due to its pleasant spicy taste, wormwood leaves are used in cooking as a seasoning. In addition, a dye for natural fabrics and leather is made from this plant. With this paint, the material can be painted yellow and red.
Wormwood as a medicinal plant benefits health, but it is also not devoid of contraindications for use, so self-medication is not recommended. First of all, this applies to pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with diseases of stomach ulcers.
The "annual" variety is known for its wide spectrum of action. The versatility of the herb allows it to be used in many areas: medicine, cooking, perfumery and chemical industries. However, when using wormwood, do not forget about contraindications!
Most people with a cancer diagnosis try to get rid of the disease through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other methods prescribed by doctors. Along with this, today it is widely used wormwood against cancer.
Based on the reviews of seriously ill patients, this medicinal herb allows not only to stop the progression of the tumor, but also to lead to complete healing. Whether this statement is true and what experienced oncologists think about this will be described below.
What is this plant and what is its benefit?
Wormwood is one of the ancient plants that has been used to treat many diseases. Today, the herb is in no less demand. Tinctures, decoctions and baths based on wormwood can get rid of many diseases. The herb's healing properties strengthen the immune system and help improve overall well-being. Some healers attribute powerful energy and even magical properties to wormwood.
Today the plant is used to fight many diseases. This is due to the good composition and the presence of active ingredients. There is a healing effect thanks to the glycoside and essential oil. The first component has a positive effect on the digestive system and improves the flow of bile. Essential oils calm the central nervous system.
Wormwood helps to cope with the following diseases and pathological processes:
- neuroses;
- viruses;
- malignant and benign formations;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- inflammatory processes in the urinary tract;
- stomach cramps;
- problems with the respiratory system;
- insomnia;
- atherosclerosis.
This is not the entire list where the plant is used. The use of wormwood has a beneficial effect on overall well-being and health. The plant eliminates inflammatory processes, fights against tumors, viral and bacterial lesions of the body.
Does wormwood really help with cancer?
Wormwood from cancer really helps to cope with the disease, you just need to choose the right type of plant. The annual bitter type of herb has good healing properties. The plant is based on the important component Artemisinin, it negatively affects cancer cells, contributing to their destruction. The destructive effect allows you to stop the spread of the disease. Artemisinin and derivatives of this component belong to the targeted action group. These are targeted drugs that do not qualify for chemotherapy. There is an impressive difference between the two. Chemotherapy drugs have a toxic effect on the entire body, negatively affecting not only cancer cells, but also healthy cells. As a result, a person needs to restore strength and health for a long time, especially if there were several courses.
Targeted wormwood-based drugs work in different ways. In most cases, they act directly on the cancer. The effect on the body is not so severe. The patient tolerates the effects of these groups more easily and does not require long-term recovery.
In laboratory conditions, the antitumor activity of Artemisinin increases significantly. Frequent tests with oncological tumors lead to a positive result.
Summing up, it is worth emphasizing the fact that wormwood really helps to cope with tumor processes. This is due to the good composition and healing effect of the main component - Artemisinin.
What cancers can be treated with wormwood?
The plant helps to cope with all types of malignant lesions of the body. There have been cases where the herb helped to get rid of both problems with the respiratory system and urinary tract.
Wormwood extract has the same effect on cancer cells, regardless of the location.
Contraindications
Despite the many positive properties, it is not possible to use the plant for the treatment of oncology in all cases. It is necessary to understand that wormwood is poisonous. Improper use or exceeding the dose can provoke body poisoning. In this case, the appearance of hallucinations, seizures and mental problems is possible.
The main contraindications:
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- severe diseases of the digestive tract;
- psychiatric disorders.
Improper use of the plant entails a high likelihood of developing negative consequences!
Can you use wormwood for cancer yourself at home?
It is impossible to get a high-quality and effective remedy from the wormwood of our own production. Even if the plant was selected correctly. There is no need to follow the advice of "herbalists" or pay attention to recipes from the Internet. This is due to a number of objective reasons. The healing properties of the prepared recipe depend on the content of Artemisinin. If the amount is minimal, there will be no positive effect. When there is too much of a component, serious complications may develop. In some cases, this can be hazardous to health. The herb is toxic, it can cause serious harm to health!
The use of pharmacy products significantly reduces the risk of adverse effects. Industrial processing allows the extract of the main component to be purified from unnecessary hazardous substances, resulting in a concentrate that is part of the preparation. It is completely safe, while its healing properties are not lost. From this point of view wormwood cancer treatment possible only with the use of pharmacological preparations.
It is difficult to independently calculate the permissible dose; an experienced doctor should deal with this issue. Semi-synthetic drugs are much more effective; they are created under optimal climatic and environmental conditions. For the purpose of safety and achievement of the optimal therapeutic effect, it is necessary to use ready-made preparations based on wormwood.
Wormwood-based cancer drugs
The most popular preparations based on wormwood herb extract are:
- Artemisinin;
- "Artesunat";
- "Artemether".
These drugs are effective and of high quality, but difficult to obtain. It is almost impossible to find them on the territory of the CIS countries, there are no other analogues. The drug manufacturers are China and Vietnam.
Use wormwood against cancer quite possible, but only in the form of pharmacological preparations. It is not recommended to prepare tinctures and decoctions on your own, it is dangerous to health!
