Treatment methods of qi stagnation type and choking type esophageal cancer with traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment emphasizes syndrome differentiation. According to the symptoms shown by the patient, esophageal cancer can be divided into many types, including qi stagnation type and choking type. The syndrome differentiation and treatment methods are as follows:

The main prescription for treating esophageal cancer is 6g of ginseng, 15g of astragalus, 20g of cinnamon twig, 15g of Allium macrostemon, 30-60g of cooked aconite (pre-decocted), 15g of Ligustrum lucidum, 12g of Chuanxiong, 20g of Millettia reticulata, 12g of Angelica sinensis, 3g of deer antler, 20g of northern bean root, and 10g of chicken gizzard lining.

1. Qi stagnation type

Main symptoms: early esophageal cancer symptoms, no obvious dysphagia, only choking, foreign body sensation or burning pain in the esophagus, chest discomfort and tightness in the back, intermittent swallowing difficulty. X-ray examination mainly shows lesions of early esophageal cancer. Pale tongue, thin white tongue coating, stringy pulse.

Treatment method: Soothe the liver and regulate qi, warm yang and invigorate qi, strengthen the body and inhibit tumors.

Prescription: The main prescription for esophageal cancer combined with Xiaoyao Powder for modification. That is, the main prescription for esophageal cancer plus 15g of Bupleurum, 15g of Atractylodes macrocephala, 15g of White Peony Root, 15g of Angelica sinensis, 15g of Poria, 10g of Tangerine Peel, 3 slices of ginger, and 5 jujubes.

2. Choking type

Main symptoms: simple symptoms, mild choking or dysphagia. X-ray examinations mostly show early and middle-stage medullary and mushroom-type esophageal cancer. Dark green tongue, yellow-white fur, and stringy and thin pulse.

Treatment method: Anti-cancer and dispersing nodules, regulating Qi and relieving adverse effects, warming Yang and strengthening the body.

Prescription: Add the following to the main prescription for esophageal cancer: 10g of Citrus aurantium, 10g of Sophora flavescens, 10g of Citrus aurantium, 10g of Magnolia officinalis, 10g of Citron, 10g of Aucklandia lappa, 10g of Curcuma aromatica, 10g of Cyperus rotundus, 10g of Inula flower, and 30g of Hematite.