What is Cancer Bush?
Also known as Lessertia frutescens, balloon pea, phetola. A great plant that supports and strengthens the functioning of the immune system.
It has antiseptic & anti-inflammatory properties and assists the body in fighting disease-causing pathogens.
This herb is used as an old Cape remedy for stomach problems & internal cancer.
It is used for colds, flu, chickenpox, diabetes, varicose veins, piles, inflammation, liver problems, backache, and rheumatism. It is also used/for the treatment of fever, poor appetite, indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcers, dysentery, cancer, diabetes, colds, and flu, coughs, asthma, chronic bronchitis, kidney and liver disease, rheumatism, heart failure, urinary tract infections, stress, and anxiety.
Strong support with recent anecdotes where this herb appears to be of great benefit in treating pancreatic and other cancers. It improves the quality of life of patients with terminal metastatic breast cancer and for the pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
The amino acid GABA occurs in high quantities, which indicates its positive uses for serious medical conditions.
L-canavanine has anticancer and antiviral activity and it is useful against the influenza virus and retroviruses. Canavanine is an inhibitor of nitric synthase, and it may be beneficial for certain forms of heart failure.
Pinitol is a known anti-diabetic agent that may also have an application in treating wasting in cancer and AIDS.
Dosage 700mg per day maintenance dosage. Can be added to teas