Herbs or Natural Products That Protect Against Cancer Growth: Part Three of a Four-Part Series

Muriel J. Montbriand

ONF 2004, 31(6), E127-E146. DOI: 10.1188/04.ONF.E127-E146

Purpose/Objectives: To provide evidence-based research information about 47 herbs and natural products that have the potential to protect against the development of cancer.

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