Guest guest Posted April 5, 2003 Report Share Posted April 5, 2003 Teams of Scientists from U.S. Universities are searching the jungles and rainforests of South America for plants whose leaves, roots or barks may hold the secrets to preventing or even curing such diseases as cancer, AIDS, leukemia and asthma. While some scientists scoff at the idea that South American plants could cure cancer or AIDS, others are well aware that the cure for scurvy was as simple as eating citrus. Quinine, taken from the bark of the South American Cinchona tree is a medicinally accepted treatment for malaria. Many of our modern " wonder drugs " were first discovered in the leaves or inner barks of plants and trees. After the healing compounds were isolated, they were synthesized and are now produced in chemical laboratories. Unfortunately, these man-made medicines often cause serious side effects. Many practitioners of herbal medicine find that harmful side effects are rare in herbal medicine due to the natural buffers which nature also included in the plants. One of the renowned of the healing herbs is Lapacho. The inner lining of the bark of either the Red or the Purple Lapacho Tree has been used for centuries as an effective treatment for cancer and other dread diseases. News of the benefits of drinking a tea prepared from Red or Purple Lapacho has been widely reported. Doctors Discover Lapacho South American medical doctors who discovered Lapacho in the pharmacopoeia of the natives were the first to experiment with it as a treatment for cancer. Dr. Walter Accorsi reported that it " eliminated the pains caused by the disease and multiplies the body's production of red corpuscles " . Numerous South American physicians tried Lapacho with their patients and the claims of cures of cancer and other diseases became abundant. North Americans have been trying Lapacho tea for a few years now. Reports that have appeared in various U.S. publications are both informative and encouraging: Lets live, February 1985 said, " Over the past 20 years reports from doctors and patients have indicated that this bark, when ingested (usually in tea form), has cured terminal leukemia, arthritis, yeast and fungus infections, arrested pain, stopped athlete's foot and cured the common cold. " And it " has been found to be an effective analgesic, sedative, decongestant, diuretic and hypotensive. " The July 1985 issue of Vegetarian Times reported that Red and/or Purple Lapacho " is currently being hailed for its effects on cancer and candida...Traditional herbalists agree that it strengthens and balances the immune system " and is currently used as a remedy for immune system-related problems such as colds, flu, boils, infections, and that " tests have anti-malarial and anti-cancer activities " . Further, the article stated that drinking Red or Purple Lapacho tea, " can combat infection, give great vitality, build up immunity to disease, strengthen cellular structure and help eliminate pain and inflammation...It can be taken either periodically as a preventive, or used consistently during an active infection. " Strengthens Immune System The October 8, 1985 issue of Globe stated that " Lapacho, a proven antibiotic, is often used in America to treat yeast infections, but is touted in South America as a cure for cancer and other diseases. The experts say it can also arm the body against viral infestations like AIDS... " . " taking certain herbs is the perfect health measure to protect yourself against AIDS, " says Dr Paul Lee, former director of the Platonic Academy of Herbal studies in Santa Cruz, California. " AIDS researchers are keenly interested in natural substances like herbs that enhance the immune response " , says Dr. Tom Baldwin, Associate Professor of immunology at the University of Texas Health Science Center. " We have already identified plants that have effect, and there is good reason to investigate further " , he told Globe. The article also indicates that a combination of Lapacho and YerbaMate is especially effective. The Spotlight, June 8, 1981, lists 35 diseases which Red and/or Purple Lapacho has purportedly cured, or relieved. Malignant germs that cause all these diseases cannot withstand the antibiotics this mighty tree secretes. http://www.healthfree.com/lapacho.htm Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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