Method for reducing liver and kidney damage caused by radiotherapy

Abstract

A method for reducing liver and kidney damage caused by radiotherapy is disclosed. The method comprises administering a herbal medicinal composition to a subject in need, wherein the herbal medicinal composition comprises 1.3-5.3 parts by weight of Chaihu, 2.2-8.8 parts by weight of Hunagqing, 1.8-7.0 parts by weight of Panxia, 1.8-7.0 parts by weight of Chishaoyao, 0.5-1.8 parts by weight of Dahuang, 1.3-5.3 parts by weight of Zhishi, 2.2-8.8 parts by weight of Hungtsao, 4.4-17.5 parts by weight of Fuling, 1.8-7.0 parts by weight of Chuling, 2.2-8.8 parts by weight of Zerxie, 1.8-7.0 parts by weight of Changchu, 1.3-5.3 parts by weight of Mahuang, 1.8-7.0 parts by weight of Dansheng, 2.2-8.8 parts by weight of Chuanxiong, 2.2-8.8 parts by weight of Wuchuyu, 2.2-8.8 parts by weight of Tienma, 1.3-5.3 parts by weight of Ginseng, and 1.3-5.3 parts by weight of Chuanchi.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a method for protecting liver and kidney by using an herbal medicinal composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for reducing liver and kidney damage caused by radiotherapy.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Now, tumor-treatment is often held through Western medicine, comprising: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy is usually conducted as a treating manner, in which mannitol or glycerol is used as the most common dehydrant agent. However, those dehydrant agent may change oxygen, H2O, and electrolyte contents in blood, and consequently increase side effects such as heart and kidney burden. Generally, for patients having the tumor size over 5 cm or severe symptoms like squeezing optic and auricular nerve, surgery combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy are major treating manners.[0005]Nevertheless, during...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a method for protecting liver and kidneys from damage caused by radiotherapy using an herbal medicinal composition. The composition can be made in various forms such as liposome, aqueous solution or tablet / capsule for patients to easily administer. The composition contains different herbs that work together to protect the liver and kidneys from injury and improve the quality of life for cancer patients. The herbal medication can also help alleviate pain caused by radiation and improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment. The composition includes herbs that protect against liver and kidney damage, reduce inflammation and help restore function. This method can be used as an addition to conventional cancer treatments.

Problems solved by technology

However, those dehydrant agent may change oxygen, H2O, and electrolyte contents in blood, and consequently increase side effects such as heart and kidney burden.

Nevertheless, during radiotherapy, radiation passes through tumor as well as normal tissue, directly or indirectly damages liver and kidney tissue and further destroys liver and kidney functions, resulting in liver and kidney damage.

Hence, patients suffer from terrible pain caused by liver and kidney damage.