Home Remedies and Herbs for Intestine Cancer (Intestinal Cancer)

Cancer is the unnatural division of cells that can become malignant tumors. Intestinal cancer is quite rare and usually affects the small intestine that connects the stomach to the large intestine which is a critically important organ for digesting food and giving the body energy.¹
 
There are five forms of intestinal cancer; gastrointestinal stromal tumor, carcinoid tumor, sarcoma, adenocarcinoma and lymphoma. Most of these cancerous tumors start in the part of the small intestine that is closest to the stomach. Over time, they can grow and block the intestinal tract.^1,2
 
Intestinal cancer is normally treated by surgery and has a high rate of recovery. Success factors depend on the type of intestinal cancer, whether it’s confined to one area or has spread, and how early it is detected.^1,3

What Causes Intestine Cancer (Intestinal Cancer)?
 
As with most cancers, intestinal cancer causes are not precisely known. All cells in the body continually grow and divide to replace old cells and this naturally occurs at a fixed rate. Cancer happens when the DNA in healthy cells is damaged and the cells continue to divide unchecked at a rate. This overproduction of cells become tumors which can spread or metastasize throughout the body.²
           
Factors that can increase the risk of and are potential intestinal cancer causes include:

• High fat, low fiber diet
• Crohn’s disease
• Celiac disease
• Colitis
• Family history of intestinal cancer
• Older age
• African-American race
• Inflammatory intestinal conditions
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Alcohol abuse
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Obesity

Intestine Cancer (Intestinal Cancer) Symptoms
 
Intestinal cancer symptoms can include: 

• Unexplained weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness and fatigue
• Rectal bleeding
• Blood in stool
• Change in bowel habits
• Lump in abdomen
• Unexplained iron deficiency — low red blood cell count

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Intestine Cancer (Intestinal Cancer)
 
While intestinal cancer symptoms should be treated by a medical practitioner, there are many intestinal cancer natural treatments. The most effective intestinal cancer natural remedies are:

• Grape Seed Extract - Grape seed extract has natural tannins and polyphenols that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits to help to fight intestinal cancer symptoms.
• Cat’s Claw - This is a woody vine found in the jungles of the Amazon rainforest. The bark and root contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals that contribute to intestinal cancer symptoms.
• Ashwagandha - Dried ashwagandha root is made into a powder that can be consumed as a tea. This intestinal cancer natural treatment is known for digestive improvement and is effective in reducing inflammation.
• Cannabis Oil - The resin from marijuana flowers is called cannabis oil. It’s known as an anti-inflammatory agent and is used in conjunction with chemotherapy treatments. Cannabis oil is a restricted product and usually has to be prescribed by a doctor for use as an intestinal cancer natural treatment.
• Curcumin - Curcumin is a natural healing agent found in turmeric. It has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which kill cancer cells.
• Skullcap - Skullcap is a Chinese medicinal herb that removes toxins from the gastro-intestinal tract making it one of the best intestinal cancer natural remedies. It’s a member of the mint family and contains baicalein which has anti-cancer effects.

References

1. https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalcancer.html
2. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer/symptoms-causes/dxc-20188239
3. http://umm.edu/health/medical/reports/articles/colon-and-rectal-cancers