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Bindweed, Field (Convolvulus arvensis) Morley Road Sapcote SP 4917 9330 (taken 19.6.2006).JPG
I just found some interesting stuff on an old herb, I know intimately from
growing around on the farm, though I have never attempted to use it myself. It is
Bindweed or Convolvulus arvensis. It appears that this plant has significant
properties that will inhibit new blood vessels from forming--of value in
treating tumors, cancer etc.
I , for one, will plan to harvest the entire plant for a DMSO topical paint
and ethanol tincture this summer. You may want to, too! I see that the
commercially prepared bindweed extracts are priced out of this world! No
doubt we can produce just as effective medications in our kitchen.
http://www.springboard4health.com/noteb ... dweed.html
The Mechanism Behind The Weed
Researchers at the Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning in Wichita, Kansas have conducted numerous studies on PGM to identify the mechanisms behind its anti-neoplastic effects: “There are only a handful of possible mechanisms to look for: immune stimulation, apoptosis induction; redifferentiation; angiogenesis inhibition; and the direct killing of tumor cells PGM works as an angiogenesis inhibitor" - Neil Riordan, PA-C, M.S.
Moderate Immune Stimulation
In addition to its angiogenesis inhibiting properties, PGM is also a moderate immune stimulator. Studies done on PGM's effect on human lymphocyte growth in vitro have demonstrated an increase in lymphocyte production from 35 to 46 percent. Physicians working with cancer patients are reporting positive results consistent with this data. See 'What Doctors Are Saying “ after this article.