Herbal medicine is the most ancient form of health care known to humankind. From the earliest times, humans have looked to the plant kingdom for remedies for physical and emotional ills, resulting in a long history of the use of herbs for healing that spans every culture. Today approximately 25 percent of all prescription drugs are still derived from trees, shrubs, or herbs. The World Health Organization has found that of 119 plant-derived pharmeceutical medicines, about 75 percent are used in modern medicine in ways that correlate directly with their traditional uses as plant medicines in native cultures.

There are many books on herbal medicine in bookstores and natural food stores, as well as many popular herbal products.

Here are some articles on this site that specifically mention using herbs and herbal products in the treatment of cancer:

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For general information on herbs contact:

MotherNature.com's Herbal Remedies Index

http://www.mothernature.com/healthnotes/Index/Herb_Index.asp

Contains critical reviews and beautiful color photos of more than 150 herbs commonly used for health support. Each herb entry covers parts used and where it is grown, conditions in which the herb might be supportive, historical or traditional use, active constituents, normal dosage, and side effects or interactions.