Is traditional Chinese medicine effective in treating hemangiomas?

Generally, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment may have an auxiliary regulatory effect on specific types of hemangiomas that are in a stable phase. However, for malignant or rapidly progressing hemangiomas, TCM is unlikely to produce significant effects. If there are any concerns, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed analysis is as follows:

If the hemangioma is benign, grows slowly, and presents no obvious symptoms, TCM may help stabilize the condition and reduce discomfort by using oral herbal medicine to regulate body constitution combined with topical treatments to promote localized recovery. In such cases, TCM can be considered as part of a comprehensive management approach.

If the hemangioma is malignant or shows significant enlargement, ulceration, or bleeding within a short period, TCM alone cannot effectively control the progression of the disease nor replace targeted treatments. Relying solely on TCM in such cases might delay proper treatment and affect recovery outcomes.

TCM treatment for hemangiomas should be conducted after professional diagnosis; self-medication is not recommended. Close monitoring is necessary during treatment, and if abnormal development of the hemangioma occurs, timely integration with other treatment modalities should be considered to avoid delays caused by relying on a single method.