What Chinese herbs are effective for late-stage liver cancer?

Jun 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The child's grandfather is currently in the advanced stage of liver cancer. Many friends have recommended using traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Therefore, what traditional Chinese medicine would be more effective for advanced liver cancer?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Qi Zhirong
For patients with advanced liver cancer, the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) should be based on individual physical conditions and disease status to select appropriate medications. Commonly used TCMs include: 1. Heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs: such as Gentiana (Long Dan Cao), Sophora root (Shan Dou Gen), and Aristolochia (Ma Dou Ling). These herbs help clear heat, detoxify, and relieve fire accumulation in the liver and gallbladder, thereby alleviating discomfort symptoms in patients with advanced liver cancer. 2. Blood-nourishing and blood circulation-promoting herbs: such as Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen). These herbs nourish and activate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and relieve pain, which can help improve anemia and blood circulation in patients with advanced liver cancer. 3. Immune-enhancing and pathogen-expelling herbs: such as Atractylodes (Bai Zhu) and Poria (Fu Ling). These herbs invigorate qi, strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis, and reduce edema, which can help improve the patient's overall condition and alleviate discomfort caused by the disease. Please note that the above-mentioned TCMs must be used under the guidance of a physician; self-medication should be avoided. In addition, patients with advanced liver cancer should maintain a light diet and consume easily digestible foods appropriately to improve their quality of life.