Taxus cuspidata

Taxus cuspidata
Family:Taxus cuspidata; Cancer.
Common name:Japanese yew
Modern research has shown that yew trees contain the substance 'taxol' in their shoots and bark. Taxol has shown exciting potential as an anti-cancer drug particularly in the treatment of ovarian cancers. This remedy is very toxic and even when used externally should only be used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

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