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A plant whose leaves, stems, and flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. Holy thistle may have anti-inflammatory and … [Read more...]

An individual treated in the past and used in a comparison group when researchers analyze the results of a clinical study that had no control group. The use of … [Read more...]

A substance that has many effects in the body. It is released from some types of white blood cells during allergic reactions. It causes small blood vessels to … [Read more...]

An intensive drug treatment to kill cancer cells, but that also destroys the bone marrow and can cause other severe side effects. High-dose chemotherapy is … [Read more...]

An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. … [Read more...]

An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat certain medical problems. It has been used to boost the immune system and may have anticancer effects. … [Read more...]

A form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the belief that vital energy flows through the human body. This energy is said to be balanced or made … [Read more...]

A plant whose seeds and root have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have antioxidant effects. The scientific name is Arctium … [Read more...]

A condition marked by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands or feet. It sometimes occurs as a side effect of certain anticancer drugs. … [Read more...]