25/06/2025
Lab Studies Show Dandelion Root Extract Destroys Cancer Cells
Dandelion root extract (DRE), a common herbal remedy, is gaining scientific attention for its potential anti-cancer properties.
Laboratory studies have shown DRE to be effective in inducing cancer cell death, slowing cell growth, and boosting the body's natural defenses against cancer in types like melanoma, leukemia, pancreatic, colon, and prostate cancers.
One 2016 study from a Canadian university reported DRE killed over 95% of colon cancer cells in a petri dish within 48 hours. More recent research has also suggested a powerful combination when DRE is used with lemongrass extract, particularly in targeting prostate cancer cells.
However, researchers caution that lab-based results don’t always translate to real-world outcomes.
Siyaram Pandey, a lead researcher, emphasized that while DRE’s effects in lab settings are promising, human trials are crucial to determine actual efficacy and safety. In animal studies, tumor size and weight decreased with DRE treatment, and early data suggests the extract may disrupt proteins that help cancer grow and spread.
Still, Pandey urges patients to consult their doctors before incorporating DRE into their treatment plans, as no herbal supplement should replace evidence-based medical care.
learn more https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5341965/
