Monday, June 2, 2008

Black Cohosh Herb

Natural News published an ariticle on black cohosh a plant in the buttercup family. Black cohosh has been found stop the grownth of cancer cells and has been used to treat kidney problems, sore throat and gynecological problems. The study was funded by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation revealed,
In the current study, researchers applied extracts of black cohosh to breast cancer cells in a laboratory setting. Growth of cancer cells was inhibited in cell lines that had the extract added, apparently due to an increase in programmed cell death (apoptosis).

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