According to recently published research, an ancient concoction of four Chinese herbs known as Huang Qin Tang can not only ease the digestive problems associated with chemotherapy side effects, it may also boost the efficacy of the chemotherapy and help speed healing.
A Yale University research team found that the concoction of extract of peonies, skullcap, liquorice and fruit from a buckthorn tree (referred to as PHY906) contributed to the protection of the lining of the digestive system in lab mice with either colon or rectal cancer while helping the lining heal more quickly.
These results have only been achieved in the lab. Still, they are promising and should encourage more research.
CANCER TYPE(S)
All cancers
TREATMENT TYPE(S)
Anti-emetic agent
WHERE WAS THIS RESEARCH PUBLISHED?
Science Translational Medicine
By Ross Bonander
Source
Lam W et al. "The Four-Herb Chinese Medicine PHY906 Reduces Chemotherapy-Induced Gastrointestinal Toxicity." Sci Transl Med 18 August 2010: Vol. 2, Issue 45, p. 45ra59. DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3001270
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