Professor Liu Guangxian's experience in treatment of cholangiocarcinoma by Yinchenhao decoction combined with Xiaoshi Fanshi powder / 中国中西医结合急救杂志

ABSTRACT

Professor Liu Guangxian used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of patient with cholangiocarcinoma after surgery achieved unique effect. On the one hand, the classical prescriptions Yinchenhao decoction and Xiaoshi Fanshi powder combined with processed pangolin scales and cremastrae pseudobulbus were used to promote diuresis and clear jaundice, eliminate phlegm and resolve static blood, and soften hard mass and remove stagnation, in order to eliminate the pathogens; on the other hand, Sijunzi decoction was used as the main prescription to invigorate the spleen and benefit qi to strengthen vital qi, in order to protect the spleen and stomach and strengthen the body resistance. After more than 3 months of treatment for a patient with cholangiocarcinoma, the patient had significant improvement in symptoms, signs, imaging findings, and laboratory results.