Currently, many patients with malignant tumors have adopted Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches for treatment. What advantages does TCM offer in the management of malignant tumors?
First, I need to clarify a common misconception: that TCM cannot treat tumors.
TCM emphasizes a holistic perspective. The pathological changes in a specific part of the body often reflect an imbalance of qi, blood, yin, and yang throughout the entire body. Therefore, one cannot simply treat the head for headaches or the feet for foot pain. Furthermore, the core of TCM treatment is based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, which means it varies from person to person.
Recently, many friends have left comments asking about the dosage of the formula I previously mentioned.
I want to inform everyone that TCM employs the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation, to gain a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s condition, including the cause, nature, and location of the illness. Based on this, treatment plans, prescriptions, and medications are tailored to the individual characteristics of each patient’s symptoms.
Pathologically, TCM considers tumors to be diseases characterized by deficiency of the righteous qi and excess of pathogenic factors. The righteous qi refers to the normal physiological functions of the body’s organs and its ability to resist disease. The pathogenic factors are various carcinogenic influences, which can be external or internal.
Today, I would like to share a formula that can tonify qi, nourish yin, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and eliminate tumors and masses, called the Xiaoliu Sanjie Wan (Tumor Dissolving Pill).
Ingredients: Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong), Sheng Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Root), Li Zhi He (Lychee Seed), Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion), Ban Zhi Lian (Scutellaria), San Leng (Sparganium), Shi Jian Chuan (Stone Grass), Wu Ling Zhi (Flying Squirrel Feces), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria), Zhi Qiao (Bitter Orange), Yi Mu Cao (Leonurus), Chao Ai Ye (Mugwort), Gan Cao (Licorice).
In this formula, Sheng Di Huang, Shu Di Huang, and Dang Gui nourish and invigorate the blood; Chuan Xiong promotes blood circulation; Bai Shao nourishes and softens the liver; Mu Dan Pi, Li Zhi He, Pu Gong Ying, Ban Zhi Lian, San Leng, Shi Jian Chuan, Wu Ling Zhi, Zhe Bei Mu, Zhi Qiao, and Yi Mu Cao work together to dissolve tumors and masses and resolve blood stasis; Ai Ye alleviates pain; Gan Cao harmonizes the other herbs.
TCM believes that “wherever the evil gathers, the qi must be deficient” and “when the righteous qi is preserved within, the evil cannot invade.” The formation of tumors is often due to deficiency of righteous qi and stagnation of pathogenic factors. Once a tumor forms, it will consume qi and damage blood, leading to deficiency. Strengthening the righteous qi while detoxifying and dissolving tumors can regulate the body’s yin and yang, enhance immune function, and effectively prevent the occurrence and development of tumors.
Finally, it is important to note that TCM emphasizes individualized treatment; one should avoid blindly trying medications.
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Friendly Reminder
TCM emphasizes individualized treatment and syndrome differentiation.
It is essential to use medications rationally under the analysis and differentiation of a qualified TCM practitioner.
Do not self-medicate to avoid delaying your condition.
The content is for reference only; if you feel unwell, please seek medical attention promptly.
The doctor’s statements are based on the patient’s self-reported condition and are for reference only; they should not be used as direct diagnostic or treatment guidelines.
Expert Consultation Room
Chief Physician, Master’s Degree Supervisor
Director of the Oncology Department at a Public Military Hospital
Member of the Clinical Oncology Society of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
Expert Group of the Beijing Center for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Difficult Tumors
Former Director of the Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Tumor Treatment Center at a Military Hospital
Expert Profile
Liu Xiufang, Chief Physician. Graduated from Hebei Medical University, TCM College in 1988 with a Bachelor’s degree. In 1992, studied at Dongzhimen Hospital affiliated with Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. In 2002, worked in the Chemotherapy Department of Shandong Cancer Hospital, and in 2004, studied in the Gynecological Oncology and Medical Oncology Departments at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Cancer Hospital, specializing in the comprehensive treatment of common tumors in advanced stages. She has rich clinical experience in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, biological therapy, and TCM treatment of tumors, using TCM to alleviate the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, enhance the immune system of cancer patients, and prevent tumor recurrence and metastasis.
Areas of Expertise
Specializes in strengthening the righteous qi and eliminating pathogenic factors, resolving blood stasis and dissolving tumors, particularly in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of advanced tumors (lung cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, gallbladder cancer, cervical cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, brain tumors, and gynecological tumors). She has extensive clinical experience in addressing the causes of cancer, including pathogenic toxins, blood stasis, phlegm dampness, and phlegm stasis, fully utilizing TCM to regulate the body and alleviate the toxic side effects of chemotherapy, enhance the immune system of cancer patients, and prevent tumor recurrence and metastasis.
If you have:
1. Nodules, 2. Tumors, 3. Breast cancer, 4. Liver cancer, 5. Lung cancer, 6. Gastric cancer or other cancer-related conditions that require differentiation, prescription, or medication guidance, feel free to ask me. Friends from other regions can also consult via video (available all day on Sundays).