The Most Potent Traditional Chinese Medicines for Killing Cancer Cells
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Qi Zhirong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, traditional Chinese medicines such as Scutellaria barbata, Hedyotis diffusa, Curcuma zedoaria, Ganoderma lucidum, and ginseng may have certain effects on cancer cells. When using traditional Chinese medicine for cancer treatment, it should be conducted under a doctor's guidance and evaluated according to the patient's specific condition and the principles of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. Meanwhile, traditional Chinese medicine can also serve as an adjunctive therapy to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve the patient's quality of life.
Generally, traditional Chinese medicines such as Scutellaria barbata, Hedyotis diffusa, Rhizoma Curcumae, Ganoderma lucidum, and ginseng may have certain effects on cancer cells. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Scutellaria barbata: This herb has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, and diuresis. Its active components may inhibit various cancer cells.
2. Hedyotis diffusa: It has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness, and promoting urination. Its therapeutic effects may be achieved through mechanisms such as inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis.
3. Rhizoma Curcumae: A perennial herb from the ginger family, genus Curcuma. It is bitter in taste and warm in nature, non-toxic, and has functions of regulating qi to relieve depression and breaking up blood stasis to alleviate pain. It may serve as an adjunct in controlling tumor growth.
4. Ganoderma lucidum: It can tonify qi, calm the mind, relieve cough, and alleviate asthma. It may help regulate immunity in cancer patients and improve their quality of life.
5. Ginseng: A tonic herb that can regulate blood pressure and enhance immunity after administration, potentially reducing the proliferation of cancer cells.
When using traditional Chinese medicine for cancer treatment, it should be conducted under the guidance of a physician, incorporating the patient's specific condition and the principles of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. Meanwhile, TCM can be used as an adjunctive therapy combined with modern medical treatments to enhance therapeutic effectiveness and improve patients' quality of life. However, relying solely on TCM may not achieve complete cure of cancer.
