• A comprehensive meta-analysis of 140 randomized controlled trials reveals that Chinese herbal injections (CHIs) combined with platinum-based chemotherapy significantly improve response rates and quality of life in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients.
• The study found that CHIs, particularly Compound Kushen injection, reduced chemotherapy-related side effects including bone marrow suppression, nausea, vomiting, and other adverse reactions, making treatment more tolerable.
• Network meta-analysis identified specific CHIs with superior efficacy profiles: Astragalus injection for response rate improvement, Brucea Javanica oil for quality of life enhancement, and Shenfu injection for immune function improvement.