Is drinking pine needle water effective for cancer?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Qi Zhirong
Introduction
Drinking pine needle water is generally ineffective for cancer. Pine needle water is typically used to treat conditions such as rheumatic pain, beriberi, neurasthenia, and hypertension, but it cannot inhibit the growth of cancer cells or eliminate cancer cells in the body. Therefore, it is not effective in treating cancers such as stomach cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. It is important not to use medications without medical advice.
Drinking pine needle tea is generally ineffective for cancer. It is important not to use any medication or remedy without medical guidance, as doing so may delay proper treatment, worsen the condition, and negatively impact recovery. Specific details are as follows:
Pine needle tea is made by steeping or boiling the traditional Chinese herb known as pine needles. Pine needles are commonly believed to have effects such as dispelling wind and dampness, killing parasites, relieving itching, promoting blood circulation, and calming the mind. They are typically used to treat conditions like rheumatic pain, athlete’s foot, neurasthenia, and hypertension. However, drinking pine needle tea cannot inhibit the growth of cancer cells or eliminate existing cancer cells in the body. Therefore, it is ineffective in treating cancers such as stomach cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. These diseases often progress rapidly, and inappropriate use of unproven remedies may lead to misdiagnosis and progressive worsening of the illness, posing serious risks to health.
Patients should promptly seek medical care at the oncology department of a正规 hospital, where they can undergo diagnostic tests such as tumor marker screening and CT scans to accurately assess disease progression and actively cooperate with doctors for appropriate treatment.
