Folk remedies for the treatment of prostate cancer

The prostate is an important organ in the male reproductive system, and prostate cancer is one of the nightmares that plagues older men. It is reported that the incidence of prostate cancer is extremely high in European and American countries, and the incidence of prostate cancer in the United States ranks first among all malignant tumors. At present, the incidence of prostate cancer in my country has also increased, which needs to be addressed urgently.

Traditional Chinese medicine also plays a positive role in the treatment of prostate cancer. The treatment of prostate cancer by traditional Chinese medicine was discussed as early as in Zhang Zhongjing's "Golden Chamber" in the Han Dynasty and Chao Yuanfang's "Treatise on the Causes and Symptoms of Various Diseases" in the Sui Dynasty. After that, doctors of different dynasties had their own descriptions. Zhang Jingyue's "Jingyue Complete Works" in the Ming Dynasty comprehensively suggested the treatment methods of clearing away heat and detoxification, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, softening and eliminating nodules, warming yang and promoting diuresis. Modern doctors have determined the treatment mode of syndrome differentiation and treatment, attacking evil and strengthening the body in a large number of clinical practices.

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Here are some traditional Chinese medicine remedies for treating prostate cancer. I hope patients will choose them carefully according to their condition.

Prostate cancer Chinese medicine treatment remedies for kidney qi deficiency syndrome

Main symptoms: increased nocturia, frequent urination, slightly thin urine stream, soreness of waist and knees, poor physical strength, sometimes afraid of cold, prefer warmth or heat, dry mouth and no desire to drink, pale red or pale purple tongue, natural or scanty tongue coating, deep or thin pulse.

Treatment method: Nourish yin and kidney, replenish qi and strengthen spleen.

Prescription: Liuwei Dihuang Decoction (Xiaoer Yaozheng) combined with Sijunzi Decoction (Hejijufang). Rehmannia glutinosa 15g, Chinese yam 12g, moutan bark 12g, oriental rhizome 10g, tuckahoe 12g, wolfberry fruit 12g, Ligustrum lucidum fruit 15g, scutellaria baicalensis 12g, Alpinia oxyphylla 12g, psoralea corylifolia 12g, epimedium 15g, polygonatum 12g, codonopsis pilosula 15g, pseudostellaria pseudoginseng 15g, atractylodes macrocephala 9g, liquorice root 3g, astragalus 18g.

Analysis: The prescription uses Liuwei Dihuang Decoction with wolfberry, Ligustrum lucidum, and Radix Ophiopogonis to nourish yin and tonify the kidney, and with Alpinia oxyphylla, Psoralea corylifolia, Epimedium erythrorhizon, and Polygonatum sibiricum to warm and tonify the kidney qi. And Sijunzi Decoction is combined with Astragalus and Radix Pseudostellariae to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. This prescription is suitable for patients with early prostate cancer whose tumors are confined to the capsule.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of prostate cancer: damp-heat accumulation syndrome

Main symptoms: As the disease progresses, urination becomes difficult, the urine stream becomes thinner, urination becomes weak, dribbling or retention occurs, abdominal distension, dry or constipated stools, back pain and limb pain, dry and bitter mouth, red or dark purple tongue, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and slippery and rapid or thin and stringy pulse.

Treatment method: promote dampness and clear heat, disperse stagnation and promote diuresis.

Prescription: Bazheng powder (Hejijufang) with additions and subtractions. Pianxucao 30g, Zhaimai 30g, Akebia 10g, Chishao 15g, Qianqiancao 30g, Patrinia 30g, Hedyotis diffusa 30g, Honeysuckle 30g, Imperata root 30g, Salvia miltiorrhiza 30g, Zelan 15g, Smilax glabra 30g, Coix seeds 30g, Tuyuan 30g.

Analysis: Herba Polygoni Multiflori, Herba Dianthus Superbus, Akebiae etc are the main ingredients of Bazheng Powder, while Herba Centipelagoe, Herba Patriniae, Herba Hedyotis Dioscoreae, and Herba Lonicerae etc are added to focus on clearing away heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and relieving stranguria. It is then supplemented with Herba Imperatae, Herba Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Herba Eupatorii, Herba Smilacis Glabrae, and Herba Coixe Lacie to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. The Herba Earthworms are also called Eupolyphaga sinensis, which have the effects of breaking up blood stasis and attacking knots. The combination of these herbs can promote diuresis and clear away heat, dissipate knots and promote diuresis, and can treat prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer Chinese medicine treatment of blood stasis syndrome

Main symptoms: dribbling urine, urine like a thin thread, or urinary retention, pain in the lower abdomen, sometimes severe and unbearable pain, irritability, dark purple tongue, and sluggish or thin and stringy pulse.

Treatment method: Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote diuresis and eliminate stagnation.

Prescription: Gexia Zhuyu Decoction (Medical Error Correction) with modifications. Angelica root 10g, red peony root 10g, peach kernel 10g, safflower 10g, fried pangolin 10g, salvia miltiorrhiza 15g, Patrinia 30g, Dianthus superbus 30g, verbena 30g, Polyporus 30g, Coix seed 30g.

Analysis: The prescription uses Gexia Zhuyu Decoction with roasted pangolin and salvia miltiorrhiza to strengthen blood circulation, remove blood stasis and eliminate accumulation; Patrinia chinensis and Herba Artemisiae Argyi are used to clear away heat and detoxify; and Dianthus quercetinus, Polyporus umbellatus and Coix seeds are used to promote diuresis and relieve stranguria. The combination of these medicines can achieve the effect of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and removing water and eliminating stagnation.

Prostate cancer Chinese medicine treatment remedies for spleen and kidney deficiency syndrome

Main complaint: fatigue, weight loss, dull complexion, back pain and body pain, shortness of breath when moving, difficulty urinating, loss of appetite, bedridden, bitter and dry mouth, unwilling to drink, pale red or red, crimson or purple tongue, or even shortened tongue, deep, weak or thin pulse.

Treatment method: Invigorate Qi and nourish the kidneys, fight and eliminate cancer.

Prescription: Shenqi Rongxian Decoction (Chinese Traditional Medicine Secret Recipe Collection). Raw Astragalus 15g, Codonopsis pilosula 12g, Epimedium 12g, Cistanche deserticola 6g, Morinda officinalis 6g, Lycium barbarum 12g, processed Polygonum multiflorum 12g, Scabra 15g, Rhizoma Cynoglossi 12g, processed Rhubarb 6g, stir-fried Cortex Phellodendri 10g, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae 6g, Smilax glabra 15g, Polygonum multiflorum 12g, Hedyotis diffusa 15g, White Peony Root 12g, Roasted Licorice 6g.

When using this prescription, the dosage can be adjusted according to the symptoms. If the hematuria is aggravated, add thistle, eclipta, radix rehmanniae, donkey-hide gelatin, etc. to replenish the deficiency and stop bleeding; if the urination is difficult, add agarwood, curcuma, lindera strychnifolia, etc.; if the urination pain is aggravated, add yanhusuo, fenugreek, trillium, zedoaria, etc.; if the urine is yellow and turbid, add plantain, cyperus, superbus, moneywort, talc, radix scutellariae, etc.

Analysis: The prescription uses Astragalus, Codonopsis, and roasted Licorice to strengthen the spleen and replenish Qi; uses Epimedium, Cistanche, Morinda officinalis, Lycium barbarum, processed Polygonum multiflorum, and Achyranthes bidentata to replenish kidney yin and warm kidney yang; Phellodendron chinense and Anemarrhena asphodeloides to drain kidney fire; and uses Smilax glabra, Polygonum multiflorum, and Oldenlandia diffusa to clear away heat and detoxify, and fight cancer and eliminate tumors.