Theoretical analysis and clinical application of Houpu Mahuang Decoction and Zeqi Decoction in treating lung cancer
In recent years,the incidence and mortality of lung cancer have ranked first in China,and are showing a rising trend.Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is suitable for the whole process of lung cancer patients to participate in the treatment and rehabilitation,and has the effect of promoting the postoperative rehabilitation of lung cancer patients,reducing the risk of recurrence and metastasis,and extending the survival period.The core pathogenesis of Houpu Mahuang Decoction in the Synopsis of Golden Chamber is that there are both symptoms of excessive fluid inside and exterior syndrome outside.The symptoms are mainly cough,shortness of breath with difficultly lying down,and most of the patients with floating pulse are caused by the reversal of qi.Zeqi Decoction is mainly to treat with the mainly symptoms of cough and sinking pulse,which of the core pathogenesis is the excessive fluid inside.Houpu Mahuang Decoction and Zeqi Decoction are effective in the treatment of lung cancer,and their theoretical significance is worth to be discussed and reviewed repeatedly in clinical practice.The article explored the pathogenesis and nature of the main syndromes of the two classical prescriptions,focusing on the analysis of drug compatibility rules,and introducing their clinical applications.From cold and heat,exterior and inner,qi movement,supporting yang and suppressing yin,cutting off the homeopathy,reasonable either combining or modifying of prescriptions personalized,which can provide useful attempts and new ideas for the treatment of lung cancer.