A proven Chinese medicine recipe for treating ascites caused by liver cancer

As liver cancer progresses, patients may develop ascites, accompanied by digestive tract symptoms such as abdominal distension, hiccups, and loss of appetite. Ascites generally occurs in the middle and late stages. At this time, patients may be given conservative Chinese medicine for oral administration, which can reduce drug toxicity and side effects and alleviate ascites symptoms.

Fang Yi

Chinese medicine: 9 grams of Bupleurum, 20 grams of Artemisia capillaris, 20 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 15 grams of Curcuma, 15 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 20 grams of stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 20 grams of roasted Astragalus, 15 grams of Epimedium, 30 grams of Vinegar-based Carapace, 15 grams of Schisandra chinensis, 20 grams of Cibotium bark, 20 grams each of Poria cocos, 20 grams of Alisma orientalis, and 20 grams of Imperata cylindrica.

Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

Efficacy: Regulates the spleen and kidneys, treats blood stasis, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling.

Fang Er

Chinese medicine: 30 grams of Dianthus superbus, 9 grams of Stephania tetrandra, 5 grams of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, 15 grams of Lepidium officinale, 9 grams of Zhijun, 5 grams of Curcuma zedoaria, 5 grams of Citrus aurantium, 15 grams of Shixiaosan, 5 grams of peach kernel, 15 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, and 6 grams of Magnolia officinalis.

Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day, twice a day.

Efficacy: Regulating Qi and removing blood stasis, clearing away heat and dredging the bowels.

Fang San

Chinese medicine: 40 grams of seaweed, 15 grams of costus root, 50 grams of magnolia officinalis, 20 grams of betel nut, 15-20 grams of ginseng, 50 grams of poria cocos, and 25 grams of white atractylodes.

Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

Efficacy: promotes qi and expel water, replenishes qi and strengthens the spleen. Treats ascites caused by liver cancer