What traditional Chinese medicine should be taken for liver tumors: analysis of hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days
In recent years, the treatment of liver tumors with traditional Chinese medicine has become a hot topic of public concern. Combining the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled the commonly used traditional Chinese medicines and related research data for liver tumor patients to help patients and their families scientifically understand the feasibility of traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
1. List of commonly used traditional Chinese medicines for liver tumors

| Chinese medicine name | Main functions | Applicable stage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganoderma lucidum | Enhance immunity and inhibit tumor growth | Postoperative recovery period | It needs to be taken for a long time and should not be used together with anticoagulant drugs. |
| Astragalus | Replenish qi and solidify the surface, improve the body's disease resistance | During radiotherapy and chemotherapy | Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and excessive fire. |
| Scutellaria barbata | Clear away heat and detoxify, anti-tumor | Adjuvant treatment for intermediate and advanced stages | Not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency |
| Hedyotis diffusa | Anti-tumor, enhance immune function | Adjuvant treatment at various stages | Not allowed for pregnant women |
| notoginseng | Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, improve microcirculation | With symptoms of blood stasis | People with bleeding tendency should use with caution |
2. Hot topics of discussion in the past 10 days
1.Combined application of traditional Chinese medicine and targeted drugs: Many experts discussed on social media how traditional Chinese medicine can reduce the side effects of targeted therapy and improve patients’ quality of life.
2.Personalized Chinese Medicine Prescriptions: The value of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and treatment in the treatment of liver tumors has received renewed attention, emphasizing the importance of "one person, one person".
3.Research on Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The latest published papers show that certain traditional Chinese medicine extracts show good anti-liver tumor activity in in vitro experiments.
3. Precautions for using traditional Chinese medicine
| Things to note | Detailed description |
|---|---|
| Treatment based on syndrome differentiation | A professional Chinese medicine practitioner must prescribe a prescription based on the patient’s constitution and condition. |
| drug interactions | Some Chinese medicines may affect the efficacy of Western medicines and need to be taken 2 hours apart. |
| dose control | Excessive dosage may cause damage to liver and kidney function |
| Treatment schedule | Generally, a course of treatment lasts for 3 months, which requires regular review and adjustment. |
| Quality control | Choose formal channels to purchase and avoid inferior medicinal materials. |
4. Sharing of real patient cases
1.Mr. Wang Case: After 3 years of adjuvant treatment with traditional Chinese medicine, tumor markers remained stable and liver function indicators improved significantly.
2.Ms. Li's case: After conditioning with traditional Chinese medicine, the side effects of chemotherapy are reduced and the entire treatment cycle is successfully completed.
5. Expert advice
1. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment should be used as part of comprehensive treatment and cannot replace mainstream treatment methods such as surgery and radiotherapy.
2. Before choosing traditional Chinese medicine treatment, it is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine physician specializing in liver disease for a comprehensive evaluation.
3. During treatment, liver function, tumor markers and other indicators need to be monitored regularly, and the plan should be adjusted in a timely manner.
6. Research data reference
| research project | sample size | efficient | Publication time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Combined with TACE Treatment | 120 cases | 78.3% | 2023 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Reduces Side Effects of Targeted Drugs | 85 cases | 91.2% | 2024 |
| Research on prolonging survival with traditional Chinese medicine | 210 cases | Median survival extended by 4.2 months | 2023 |
Conclusion:Traditional Chinese medicine plays a unique role in the treatment of liver tumors, but its efficacy needs to be viewed scientifically and used rationally under the guidance of professional physicians. Patients should maintain a rational attitude and use traditional Chinese medicine as a component of a comprehensive treatment plan, not as the only treatment method.
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