Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for cancer-related fever—January 17, 1994

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for cancer-related fever—January 17, 1994

For cancer-related fever, large doses of raw gypsum and Qinghao Biejia Tang have traditionally been used to reduce fever. For promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, one can choose leeches or Sanqi; however, leeches have a dissolving effect, while Sanqi has a stopping effect. Those with bleeding should use Sanqi, while those without bleeding can use leeches. For clearing heat and detoxifying, one can use Baihuashe Shezhi Cao, Ma Chi Xian, Ban Zhi Lian, Xian He Cao, Xia Ku Cao, Qing Dai, and Qing Hao. There’s a mnemonic: “White horse, half crane, grass green.” Regarding dosage, raw gypsum can be used at 100–200 g, Qing Hao at 30–60 g, and Ma Chi Xian at 60 g. With these dosages, the fever can be brought down! In addition, Strychnos nux-vomica and Aconitum are major herbs in TCM for regulating the body’s immune response. Strychnos nux-vomica can be used for aplastic anemia and leukemia, while Aconitum is used for allergic diseases.