Di - my husband and I had never used any Chinese Herbal medicines before. I was never really exposed to it growing up and never had much information. We travelled to Taiwan recently to enjoy their natural hot springs - my husband has bowel cancer and we were surprised at how relaxation (hot water and the minerals helped his mood). We also found something suprising. In Taiwan they use a herb called Solanum Incanum - to treat some cancers and help patients recover from Chemotherapy. Have you ever heard of this before. We bought some online when we got back, after one month my husband mood is significantly better and his doctor is quite suprised (he was in a bad way before) Not many people have heard of it but go and research that - I'll report back on how he is going. Di I wish you and your Mum the best of luck! x ... View more