Anti-cancer Foods and Chinese Herbal Medicine

As modern people become increasingly concerned about their health, Chinese herbal medicines have become an important choice for preventing and assisting in the treatment of cancer due to their natural efficacy and relatively few side effects. Here are some Chinese herbal medicines with anti-cancer properties, categorized by their primary functions.

1. Detoxifying Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs are renowned for their powerful detoxifying and anti-cancer properties, helping to eliminate toxins from the body and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

1. Bovine Gallstone (Niuhuang)
2. Belamcanda (Shegan)
3. Subprostrate Sophora (Shandougen)
4. Puffball (Mabo)
5. Paris Polyphylla (Qiyeyi Zhihua)
6. Cocklebur (Cang'erzi)
7. Oldenlandia (Baihuashecao)
8. Solanum Lyratum (Baiying)
9. Scutellaria Barbata (Banzhilian)
10. Black Nightshade (Longkui)
11. Herb of Rivercart (Caoheche)
12. Selaginella (Shishangbai)
13. Vitis (Tengligen)
14. Lithospermum (Zicaogen)
15. Duchesnea (Shemei)
16. Indigo Naturalis (Qingdai)
17. Sophora Root (Kushen)
18. Verbena (Mabian)
19. Siegesbeckia (Zuying)
20. Dandelion (Pugongying)
21. Gelsemium (Duan Changcao)
22. Pteris (Nongjili)
23. Lindera (Mutouhui)
24. Ailanthus Root Bark (Chun Genpi)
25. Pteris Multifida (Fengweicao)
26. Semen Abri (Tiankuizi)
27. Black Plum (Wumei)
28. Garlic
29. Cudrania (Zhemu)
30. Agrimonia (Bayue Zha)
31. Dried Toad Skin (Gan Chanpi)
32. Realgar (Xionghuang)
33. Dioscorea (Jingangteng)
34. Brucea Javanica (Yadanzi)
35. Sarcandra Glabra (Caoshanhu)
36. Cactus
37. Houttuynia (Yuxingcao)
38. Honeysuckle (Jinyinhua)
39. Wild Chrysanthemum (Ye Ju Hua)
40. Patrinia (Paijiangcao)
41. Pulsatilla (Baitouweng)
42. Fagopyrum (Jinqiaomai)
43. Purslane (Machixian)
44. Lobelia (Banbianlian)
45. Dryopteris (Guanzhong)
46. Isatis Root (Banlangen)
47. Lycoris (Shisuan)
48. Verbena Officinalis (Lege Wang)
49. Podophyllum (Bajiaolian)
50. Bidens (Guizhencao)
51. Indigo Leaf (Daqingye)
52. Smilax Glabra (Tufuling)
53. Fig
54. Qinpi
55. Baikal Skullcap (Huangqin)
56. Trichosanthes (Tianhuafen)
57. Cynanchum (Xuchangqing)
58. Averrhoa (Maohua Yangtao)
59. Andrographis (Chuanxinlian)
60. Coptis (Huanglian)

2. Softening and Resolving Lumps Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs help to soften and dissolve hard lumps and masses in the body, thus exerting anti-cancer effects.

1. Cremastra (Shancigu)
2. Prunella (Xiakucao)
3. Oyster (Muli)
4. Seaweed (Haizao)
5. Ranunculus (Maozhucao)
6. Silkworm (Jiangcan)
7. Strychnos (Ma Qianzi)
8. Kelp (Kunbu)
9. Clam Shell (Hai Ge Ke)
10. Camptotheca (Xishu)
11. Dung Beetle (Qianglang)
12. Turtle Shell (Biejia)
13. Gecko (Bihu)
14. Laminaria (Haidai)
15. Cantharides (Banmao)
16. Impatiens (Jixingzi)
17. Malva Nut (Kuaishuzi)
18. Arisaema (Tiannanxing)
19. Curcuma (Huangyaozi)
20. Trichosanthes (Gualou)

3. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, helping to prevent and treat cancer.

1. Herba Lobeliae Chinensis (Shijianchuan)
2. Blister Beetle (Shuchong)
3. Red Peony Root (Chishao)
4. Musk (Shexiang)
5. Salvia (Danshen)
6. Curcuma Zedoaria (Ezhu)
7. Leech (Shuizhi)
8. Vaccaria (Wangbuliuxing)
9. Cycas Leaf (Tieshuye)
10. Dianthus (Shizhugen)
11. Wedelia (Pengqijuhua)
12. Hawthorn (Shanzha)

4. Resolving Phlegm Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs help to dissolve phlegm and cough, with anti-cancer properties.

1. Aristolochia (Madouling)
2. Natrii Sulfas (Naosha)
3. Gleditsia (Zaoci)
4. Konjac (Moyu)
5. Aster (Ziwan)
6. Gleditsia Fungus (Zaocaojun)
7. Almond (Xingren)
8. Pinellia (Banxia)
9. Typhonium (Yubaifu)
10. Platycodon (Jiegeng)
11. Perilla Seed (Zisizi)
12. Loquat Leaf (Pipaye)
13. Descurainia Seed (Tinglizi)

5. Diuretic and Dampness-Removing Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs help to eliminate excess water and dampness from the body, providing anti-cancer benefits.

1. Poria (Fuling)
2. Polyporus (Zhuling)
3. Papaya (Mugua)
4. Akebia (Mutong)
5. Alisma (Zexie)
6. Lophatherum (Danzhuy)
7. Grape Vine (Yepuguoteng)
8. Herba Hedyotidis (Shidachuan)
9. Sedum (Chuipencao)
10. Euphorbia (Zequi)
11. Pyrrosia (Shiwei)
12. Dianthus (Qu Mai)

6. Strengthening Vitality Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs enhance the body's immunity and overall health, helping to fight cancer.

1. Ginseng
2. Atractylodes (Baizhu)
3. Job’s Tears (Yiyiren)
4. Asiatic Cornelian Cherry (Shanzhuyu)
5. Lily (Baihe)
6. Asparagus (Tiandong)
7. Psoralea (Buguzhi)
8. Tortoise Shell (Guiban)
9. Asparagus (Lusun)
10. American Ginseng (Xiyangshen)
11. Lingzhi Mushroom (Lingzhi)
12. Astragalus (Huangqi)
13. Angelica (Danggui)
14. Shiitake Mushroom (Xiangxun)
15. Melon Stalk (Guadi)
16. Sweet Potato (Ganshu)
17. Walnut (Hutao Ren)
18. Jujube (Dazao)

7. Pain-Relieving Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs have both pain-relieving and anti-cancer properties, helping to alleviate pain caused by cancer.

1. Aconite (Chuanwu)
2. Eleutherococcus (Wujia Pi)
3. Fennel (Xiao Huixiang)
4. Murraya (Jiulixiang)
5. Turmeric (Jianghuang)
6. Curcuma (Yujin)
7. Sinomenium (Fangji)
8. Scorpion (Quanxie)
9. Clematis (Weilingxian)
10. White Peony (Baishao)

8. Hemostatic Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs help to stop bleeding and have anti-cancer properties.

1. Notoginseng (Sanqi)
2. Agrimony (Xianhecao)
3. Madder (Qicao)
4. Livistona (Pugui)
5. Greater Burdock (Daji)
6. Lesser Burdock (Xiaoji)

9. Other Anti-Cancer Herbs

These herbs have various anti-cancer effects and are suitable for different types of cancer and symptoms.

1. Dried Ginger (Ganjiang)
2. Chebula (Hezi)
3. Aloe
4. Sweet Flag (Shichangpu)
5. Arsenic (Pishi)
6. Hibiscus Leaf (Furongye)
7. Vaccaria Segetalis (Ebusicao)
8. Cephalotaxus (Sanjian Shanzi)
9. Catharanthus (Changchunhua)

10. Anti-Cancer Foods in Daily Life

These everyday foods have cancer-preventive and auxiliary therapeutic effects and are beneficial to health when consumed regularly.

1. Tea
2. Wheat Bran
3. Corn
4. Plum
5. Soybean
6. Allium Vegetables
7. Green Vegetables
8. Shiitake Mushroom
9. Lion’s Mane Mushroom
10. Apple
11. Royal Jelly
12. Beef
13. Seaweed
14. Jellyfish
15. Hairtail Fish