Here in North America it seems as though we have become obsessed with
the idea of having a lush, perfectly green yard to show off to our
neighbours. But what we likely don’t realize is that we could be killing
off something that has not only some amazing medicinal uses, but also
the potential to kill cancer cells.
Researchers from the University of Windsor, Canada have been given over $200,000 in grant money to perform an elaborate study on the effects of using dandelion roots to treat cancer.
The leaves, flowers, and roots of
dandelions have long been used in traditional medicine to treat
digestive issues and urinary tract infections, and also to cleanse the
liver. The dandelion is actually loaded with vitamins and minerals such
as: A, C, D, E and B complex, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc,
manganese, copper, choline, and boron. I think it is safe to say that
dandelion tea is actually a superfood.
Can Dandelions Actually Kill Cancer Cells?
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lab results have shown that the use of dandelion tea on leukaemia cells
have caused the cancer cells to destroy themselves, which is known as
apoptosis. A highly concentrated dandelion root formula has successfully
been able to kill leukaemia, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer cells in
lab mice.
Dr. Siyaram Pandey, a biochemist at the University of
Windsor, has been studying the anti-cancer properties of dandelion root
extract for over two years. He began his research after being approached
by oncologist Dr. Caroline Hamm; she was curious about the benefit of
dandelion root after witnessing several cancer patients improving after
drinking the tea.
