Israeli research finds lemongrass kills cancer

By Jim Chow

Lemongrass, the herb commonly used in asian cuisine, has been found to have anti
cancer properties by researchers at Ben Gurion University [BGU] of the Negev in
Israel. Specifically, citral, a main component that gives lemongrass its unique
scent, was linked to cancer cell apoptosis or 'cell suicide' while leaving healthy
cells alone.

Scientists Dr. Rivka Ofir and Prof. Yakov Weinstein, of the Albert Katz Chair in
Cell-Differentiation and Malignant Diseases, Department of Microbiology and
Immunology at BGU headed the research team.

An amount of citral found in one gram of lemongrass [Cymbopogon citratus] steeped

in a tea cup of hot water was added to petri dishes with cancerous and healthy
cells. The healthy cells were unharmed while the cancerous ones died. Citral is
also present in melissa [Melissa officinalis] and verbena [Verbena officinalis.]

The findings were published in Planta Medica, a scientific journal on alternative

and herbal remedies. Why citral causes cancer cell suicide is not known. Cancer is
a result of damaged cells gone awry, dividing at a rapid rate. Normally defective
cells die on their own. Perhaps citral resets the defective cell so that it can
die.

How is the lemongrass taken?

Israeli doctors recommend 8 glasses of lemongrass tea on the days cancer patients
were treated with radiation and chemotherapy.
Steeped tea, may be one way to receive citral, but if you consider that plant
extracts, also known as essential oils, are heat sensitive and can be damaged by
high temperatures and being volatile, will have a portion evaporated. Another way
is to eat the lemongrass extract either with food or in a capsule and swallowed.
Topical application will have the lemongrass penetrate the skin. It can also be
massaged in with carrier oil such as sesame oil. A very radical approach would be
to inject the oil but this should not be done without knowledge and experience. In
fact, I only mention it for academic discussion and do not recommend you attempt
it.

Is lemongrass effective in fighting cancer?

Lab results and actual effects on humans are two different things. There are no
human studies and probably won't be because this is a natural non patentable
plant.

What else to consider before using lemongrass?

Cancer is a complex set of symptoms and it is not simple to change. Using only one
method to solve it, is to believe in the Magic Bullet Theory. Some people believe
in using this one thing, whatever it is - a practice, product - will cure the
patient. No doubt there are stories of many things changing the cancer situation.
The question is, will it change your condition? I choose to believe the Buy-Down
Protocol more. The Buy-Down Protocol looks at many things that touch and can
influence the human being and its health state. By having more things in alignment
with the human, I believe your chances for success will be greater.
Having said that, the Buy-Down Protocol will not discount the Magic Bullet,
perhaps another way to see this is the Buy-Down Protocol is many magic bullets.

Where to get lemongrass?

If you do want lemongrass, I have what I believe to be the best therapeutic source
made to the highest quality for healing properties. I also have melissa and
sandalwood, another plant extract with anti cancer properties.
Eating green mussel essential fatty acids and glutathione precursors and
oxygenating formulas should also be considered. Less acidic diet and more organic
foods would also unburden the load on the body and allow more resources for
getting well.
The source for the lemongrass is www.youngliving.com you can use referral ID
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If you cannot order you can contact me and get what you need.

originally published in: http://pinewater.qassia.com/