A systematic review on anticancer potential of traditional Chinese medicine (Yang Zheng XiaoJi)

Abstract

Background: The term ''cancer'' refers to illnesses in which cells can proliferate uncontrollably, infiltrate, and spread to various body organs. Since it has been used for thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is now commonly regarded as an alternative for treating cancer. It has been demonstrated that Yangzheng Xiaoji (YX), a traditional Chinese medicine formulation, has anticancer effects in patients with different tumor types. Method: Searches were conducted in several electronic databases from the year 2003 to 2024, including Pubmed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Science Direct, to find evidence about YX. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of YX's anticancer research findings. Result: A result of the limited understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of action of the herbs, modern medicine frequently conflicts with traditional medicine, such as Chinese herbal medicine. Our research demonstrates the broad spectrum of anticancer potential of the YX formulation. Additionally, the particular YX component was also searched for anticancer potential. Discussion: We have chosen to emphasize only some aspects of each YX ingredient's function in cancer therapy because it has been suggested that several processes are involved when applying TCM therapies. Furthermore, the effect of YX therapy on various malignancies is also covered. Additionally, we have emphasized YX treatment research that alters the tumor microenvironment and eradicates cancer. Conclusion: The data gathered in this review will act as a strong basis for creating YX for cancer therapy.

Keywords

• Cancer
• Traditional chinese medicine
• Yangzheng xiaoji
• Gastric cancer
• lung cancer
• ovarian cancer