Advances in the Efficacy and Mechanisms of Chinese Herbal Medicine Compounds and Monomers in the Treatment of Primary Liver Cancer
Primary liver cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors,and the current clinical treatments remain unsatisfactory.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)is an integral part of comprehensive cancer therapy and has unique advantages in treating primary liver cancer.This paper reviews Chinese and English literature from the past five years on the use of Chinese herbal medicine compounds and monomers in the treatment of primary liver cancer.The review categorizes compounds into flavonoids,terpenes,and polyphenols to discuss the latest advancements in TCM monomers for primary liver cancer treatment,providing references for the transition from monomer to compound therapy.Based on the principles of syndrome differentiation and treatment,the paper also discusses new developments in Chinese herbl medicine compounds for primary liver cancer treatment,focusing on strategies such as"soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen,""tonifying qi and activating blood circulation,""detoxifying and anticancer,""softening hardness and dissipating nodules,"and"supporting the healthy qi and eliminating accumulation."The aim is to provide broader prospects and ideas for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)and to offer references for further research into the efficacy and mechanisms of TCM in HCC treatment based on material foundations.