This type of statement often circulates online tied to graviola (soursop), dandelion root, turmeric, or moringa, claiming they can destroy cancer cells rapidly and outperform chemo. While some of these plants do show promising anti-cancer properties in lab settings, there’s a huge gap between lab tests and real-world treatments.
Key Facts:
- Lab (in vitro) vs. Human Body (in vivo):
Some plant extracts have shown the ability to kill cancer cells in Petri dishes or slow tumor growth in mice. This does not mean they cure cancer in humans. - Dosage Matters:
The amount used in labs is often much higher than what you’d get by drinking tea or eating the plant—sometimes even toxic to humans at those levels. - No Plant Has Replaced Chemotherapy:
As of now, no natural remedy has been clinically proven to outperform chemotherapy across cancer types in a safe and controlled way. - Clinical Trials Are Essential:
Claims without large-scale, peer-reviewed human trials are not reliable treatment alternatives.