Journal article
An in vivo analysis of the herbal compound essiac.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Essiac is a herbal compound that has been in common use with cancer patients in North America for over 80 years. Despite its relatively widespread use, there are no peer-reviewed published reports of in vivo studies regarding the use of this compound.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Essiac was administered orally to test animals prior to all experiments. Standard assays to test protection from ethanol-induced gastric ulceration and carbon …
Authors
Leonard BJN; Kennedy DA; Cheng F-C; Chang K-K; Seely D; Mills E
Journal
Anticancer Research, Vol. 26, No. 4B, pp. 3057–3063
Publication Date
2006
ISSN
0250-7005