Each herb alone would not have a significant effect on prostate cancer. Combined together in a particularized and specific formula they are effective. The eight herbs that comprise PC SPES are chrysanthemum, isatis, licorice, lucid Gandermal, pseudo-ginseng, rubescens, saw palmetto, and scute. Herbal medicines which have been used for thousands of years, are currently getting a great deal of attention from physicians and researchers. Studies have shown that the immune system is very responsive to herbs.
Herbs strengthen immune function and lessen an allergic response when the system is over stimulated.
Some herbs contain antioxidant components, which slow cellular aging process and strengthen the immune system. On a more tangible level, some herbs lessen and relieve the side effects of such cancer treatments as chemotherapy and radiation. A very dramatic property of PC SPES is its ability to induce cancer cell death. PC SPES regulates blood concentration by increasing or decreasing both the red and white blood cell counts as needed. It also neutralizes toxins, yielding them less harmful to the body.