New studies on homoeopathy and cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:15 am
Dear all,
3 new interesting studies:
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Integr Cancer Ther. 2006 Dec;5(4):362-72.
Effects of homeopathic preparations on human prostate cancer growth in
cellular and animal models.Maclaughlin BW, Gutsmuths B, Pretner E, Jonas
WB, Ives J, Kulawardane DV, Amri H.
Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical
Center, Washington, DC.
The use of dietary supplements for various ailments enjoys unprecedented
popularity. As part of this trend, Sabal serrulata (saw palmetto)
constitutes the complementary treatment of choice with regard to
prostate health. In homeopathy, Sabal serrulata is commonly prescribed
for prostate problems ranging from benign prostatic hyperplasia to
prostate cancer. The authors' work assessed the antiproliferative
effects of homeopathic preparations of Sabal serrulata, Thuja
occidentalis, and Conium maculatum, in vivo, on nude mouse xenografts,
and in vitro, on PC-3 and DU-145 human prostate cancer as well as
MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cell lines. Treatment with Sabal
serrulata in vitro resulted in a 33% decrease of PC-3 cell proliferation
at 72 hours and a 23% reduction of DU-145 cell proliferation at 24 hours
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3 new interesting studies:
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Integr Cancer Ther. 2006 Dec;5(4):362-72.
Effects of homeopathic preparations on human prostate cancer growth in
cellular and animal models.Maclaughlin BW, Gutsmuths B, Pretner E, Jonas
WB, Ives J, Kulawardane DV, Amri H.
Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical
Center, Washington, DC.
The use of dietary supplements for various ailments enjoys unprecedented
popularity. As part of this trend, Sabal serrulata (saw palmetto)
constitutes the complementary treatment of choice with regard to
prostate health. In homeopathy, Sabal serrulata is commonly prescribed
for prostate problems ranging from benign prostatic hyperplasia to
prostate cancer. The authors' work assessed the antiproliferative
effects of homeopathic preparations of Sabal serrulata, Thuja
occidentalis, and Conium maculatum, in vivo, on nude mouse xenografts,
and in vitro, on PC-3 and DU-145 human prostate cancer as well as
MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cell lines. Treatment with Sabal
serrulata in vitro resulted in a 33% decrease of PC-3 cell proliferation
at 72 hours and a 23% reduction of DU-145 cell proliferation at 24 hours
(P