Treatment of colorectal cancer based on the theory of"Orchids to Eliminate Stagnant Qi"
The concept of stagnant qi can be traced back to the Huangdi's Internal Classics(Huang Di Nei Jing),refers to the stagnation of qi and pathological products due to retention of food.Colorectal cancer is a chronic disorder related to dietary structure,lifestyle and metabolism.Diabetes,hyperlipidemia and obesity which are considered to be diseases of stagnant qi,are high-risk fac-tors for the development of colorectal cancer.The dietary structure of indulging in greasy,sweet and flavorful foods leads to the im-proper function of the spleen,stomach and intestine,thus giving rise to the stagnant qi which is the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer.Stagnant qi in the body will lead to abnormal transportation of qi,blood,fluids and liquids resulting in dampness,heat,stasis and toxins,and promoting the developmental of colorectal cancer.Based on it,colorectal cancer is the disease of stagnant qi.Thereby,"Orchids to Eliminate Stagnant Qi"is the main treatment principle of colorectal cancer,aiming to dispels dampness,heat,stasis and toxins,and regulates the functions of the spleen,stomach,and intestine.
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