TCM Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gallbladder Cancer Jaundice

As the disease progresses, patients with gallbladder cancer may develop jaundice, which is mainly manifested as yellow sclera of the eyes, yellow skin and mucous membranes, yellow urine, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is mostly caused by exogenous damp heat or dampness in the liver and spleen, and is very effective in treatment with traditional Chinese medicine.

Liver and gallbladder damp-heat type

Symptoms: The body and eyes turn yellow, the color is brighter, and in more serious cases, there are itching, fever, dry mouth, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension and rib pain, constipation or grayish white stools, and yellow and red urine.

Chinese medicine: 18 grams of Artemisia capillaris, 15 grams of Gardenia jasminoides, 5 grams of Rhubarb (added later), 20 grams of Centella asiatica, 10 grams of Curcuma aromatica, and 15 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum.

Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

Efficacy: Clears away heat and dampness, and relieves jaundice.

Dampness blocking the spleen and stomach type

Symptoms: Yellow and dull color of the body and eyes, heavy head and drowsiness, chest and abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, poor appetite, abdominal distension and pain, and loose stools.

Traditional Chinese medicine: 10 grams of talc, 10 grams of scutellaria, 20 grams of capillaris, 5 grams of calamus, 6 grams of fritillaria, 10 grams of patchouli, 8 grams of forsythia, 6 grams of mint, and 10 grams of belamcanda.

Usage: Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

Efficacy: promote dampness and resolve turbidity, clear away heat and detoxify.