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A plant used by ancient Britons as warpaint could be the latest weapon in the battle against breast cancer. Woad produces a striking blue dye which medieval warriors smeared on their faces and bodies to frighten enemies. Now scientists have discovered the plant is a rich source of the anti-cancer compound glucobrassicin. Previous researchers found that the chemical, traditionally associated with broccoli, is effective against breast cancer. Now the latest study has found that woad contains 20 times more gluco-brassicin than broccoli. They believe the discovery could be an important tool in helping to fight the disease which affects one in nine women in Britain at some point in their lives. One thousand die from it each month. |
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