- A fruit used in Chinese medicine contains a compound that is very effective against colon cancer, according to a new study.
- The compound is called Schisandrin B, and is found in a plant known as five-flavor berry or magnolia berry.
- The anti-tumor compound performed especially well when introduced to late-stage colon cancer cells.
- The plant is already widely available online, though it should be taken only under medical supervision due to several known adverse drug interactions.
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Colon cancer or colorectal cancer are used interchangeably since rectal cancer typically begins with the formation of polyps in the colon or the rectum.
Deaths from colorectal cancer are declining somewhat due to more prevalent screening, which the ACS recommends beginning at
As with other types of cancer, early detection of colon cancer is key for successful treatment.
A new study finds that a polyphenol found in a plant used in Chinese medicine known as schisandra or “magnolia berry” could help treat colon cancer, particularly in the disease’s later stages.
The findings were recently published inACS Pharmacology & Translational Science.
Schisandra chinensis, also known as Schisandrin B or Sch B, is a fruit used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat liver issues, stomach problems, and as a tonic for boosting vitality.
Sch B grows primarily in the forests of eastern Russia, Northern China, Korea, and in some places in Japan, and goes by several names, including:
- ishisandra
- magnolia berry
- five-flavor berry
- wu wei zi
Previous research has
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