# What is Shenqi Fuzheng Injection (SFI)? Shenqi Fuzheng Injection (SFI) is a traditional Chinese medicine injection with anticancer properties and is mainly composed of ginseng and astragalus. It is a combination of several different TCM herbs that are believed to have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. Shenqi Fuzheng Injection is typically administered intravenously (through a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). Its efficacy has been confirmed in clinical trials, but the mechanism remains unclear. There is some scientific evidence to support the use of Shenqi Fuzheng Injection in the treatment of cancer, although more research is needed to fully understand its effects and to establish its safety and effectiveness. Shenqi Fuzheng Injection is not widely accepted or practiced outside of China. [Shenqi Fuzheng Injection (SFI) Enhances IFN-α Inhibitory Effect Reducing [[VEGF](../../Cancer%20Plan/Pathways%20&%20Drivers/VEGF.md)](../../Cancer%20Plan/Pathways%20&%20Drivers/[VEGF](../../Cancer%20Plan/Pathways%20&%20Drivers/[VEGF](../../Cancer%20Plan/Pathways%20&%20Drivers/VEGF.md).md).md) Expression - PMC](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6507437/) Paper on a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of Chinese Herbal Injections (CHIs) in advanced CRC patients using fluoropyrimidine and oxaliplatin-based [chemotherapy](../3.6%20%20Standard%20care/Chemotherapy.md). Source: [Efficacy of Chinese herbal injections combined with fluoropy... : Medicine](https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/Fulltext/2020/12240/Efficacy_of_Chinese_herbal_injections_combined.15.aspx) [Efficacy of Chinese herbal injections combined with fluoropy... : Medicine](https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/Fulltext/2020/12240/Efficacy_of_Chinese_herbal_injections_combined.15.aspx)