Herbal preparation use by patients suffering from cancer in Palestine

Key Plants in Fighting Cancer in the Middle East

“…Eating leaves and bulbs is believed to treat genitourinary infections, increase sexual desire, and treat and prevent cancer [11] [49]. Onion is used to treat cancer in Palestinian traditional medicine [40]. Breast cancer risk was shown to decrease as consumption of onion increased, and consumption of onions is a risk reduction factor for prostate cancer mortality [50].…”

“…Other uses include the regulation of menstruation and treatment of urinary tract disorders [10]. It is also used to treat cancer [40]. Foods enriched with bioactive compounds, such as Salvia fruticosa Mill, have significant effects on health and represent a promising adjuvant treatment in patients with advanced breast cancer, due to their contribution in lowering the high oxidative stress present in these patients [41] [42].…”

“…They are also used to treat tumors and cancer [11] [40]. The leaves and seeds increase breast milk production following childbirth.…”

“…Properties and ethno-botanical uses: Origanum majorana is used as an aphrodisiac, emmenagogue, tonic, hemorrhoid treatment, carminative, diuretic, and stimulant [37]. It is also used in the treatment of kidney stones, genitourinary tract infections, skin diseases, prostate, tumors and cancer as well as to strengthen the body and act as an appetizer [11] [40]. Among Arabs, marjoram (origanum) with olive oil is a favorite condiment [11].…”

“…Olive oil and a little salt may be rubbed over a baby's body to strengthen his bones and muscles and to prevent diaper rash [11] [40]. It is also used to treat venereal diseases, diabetes, prostate problems, kidney stones and infections [11] [40], and in cases of con-stipation, trachoma, gonorrhea, kidney stones, impaired virility, urinary retention, and urinary tract infection [28] [30].…”