What is the TCM method for treating colorectal cancer

With the changes in our daily eating habits, the incidence of colorectal cancer is getting higher and higher. This disease is a common malignant tumor, mainly including colon cancer and rectal cancer. The current clinical treatment method for this disease, in addition to advanced Western medicine, there is also traditional Chinese medicine. So, what are the traditional Chinese medicine methods for the treatment of colorectal cancer? Let's learn about it together.

1. Strengthening the body and eliminating evil: This disease is based on deficiency of the body's body and is characterized by accumulation of dampness, heat and toxins. Although this disease is only a local lesion of the large intestine, from a holistic perspective, it is also a local manifestation of systemic dysfunction. Treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, strengthening the body's body and regulating the body's immune function so that the body's body can overcome the evil.

Clinically, Radix Pseudostellariae, Roasted Atractylodes, Poria, Raw Astragalus, Coix Seed, etc. are often used. Because this disease is mostly caused by damp-heat toxicity, without obvious signs of deficiency and cold, warming and tonic products such as ginseng and dried ginger are generally used with caution to avoid heat-induced changes. To eliminate evil, according to the differences in phlegm, dampness, toxicity, and blood stasis, herbs such as Patrinia, Hedyotis diffusa, Pyrus chinensis, Scutellaria barbata, Herba Lycopodii, Cigu, Herba Prunellae, Fructus Trichosanthis, Fritillaria thunbergii, Caulis Scutellariae, Radix Lycopodii, Celandine, Solanum nigrum, Duchesnea oleracea, Brucea brucea, Rhubarb, Radix Sanguisorbae, and Eupolyphaga sinensis are used.

2. Combining disease and syndrome: Starting from the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine, observe the disease as a whole, supplemented by syndrome differentiation. Two aspects should be paid attention to in disease differentiation. First, identify the location of the disease and clarify the location of the lesion. Intestinal cancer is a toxic disease. Honeysuckle, wild chrysanthemum, dandelion, Viola yedoensis, Gastrodia elata, Hedyotis diffusa, Imperata root, Prunella vulgaris, and Agrimoniae can be used as the main drugs for cancer treatment.

It is also necessary to select medicines according to the symptoms. For example, if the intestinal tract is blocked by tumors, it is usually diagnosed as cancer and blood stasis. Therefore, add Trigonosciadium japonicum, Citrus aurantium, Inula flower, Xuanming powder, Litchi seed, Seaweed, Kelp, etc. to dissipate phlegm and eliminate fluid, soften and break up lumps, and disperse blood stasis and reduce swelling. Swelling and falling are mostly caused by qi stagnation. Add Xiebai, Platycodon grandiflorum, Citrus aurantium, Citrus aurantium, Linderae scutellariae, Citrus aurantium, etc. to relieve depression and resolve lumps, and promote qi and remove stagnation. If the stool is dry, it is due to insufficient yin fluid. Without water, the boat cannot sail. Add more Radix Trichosanthis, Scrophulariae, Ophiopogon japonicus, Apricot kernel, Peach kernel, Fructus hemp, Fructus cyrtonemae, Fructus euphorbiae, Fructus pine, etc. to increase fluid and moisten dryness, and lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation.

Weak defecation is due to deficiency of both qi and blood, and weak transport. Use Astragalus, Angelica, Polygonatum, Adenophora, Licorice, Polygonum multiflorum, honey, Acanthopanax cortex, etc. to nourish qi and blood, and benefit yin and yang. Blood in the stool is mostly due to internal heat disturbance. Use Radix Rehmanniae, White Peony, Radix Sanguisorbae, Sophorae Fructus, etc. to stop bleeding and restrain yin. Sometimes patients can eat because of bowel movement, and do not observe taboos. Then the tongue coating is thick and greasy, and the taste is sweet, or the mouth is dry and bitter, which means phlegm and food are accumulated. You can use Cordyceps sinensis, Shenqu, Hawthorn, roasted barley malt, and Radish Seed.

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor that seriously threatens human life and health. We must take precautions in our daily lives. Fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber can increase stool volume, dilute carcinogens in the colon, and absorb bile salts, thereby reducing the occurrence of colorectal cancer. Therefore, in our daily diet, we should try to consume more vegetables, fruits, and fiber, eat a reasonable diet, and reduce the occurrence of colorectal cancer.