This invention relates to the field of
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technology, and discloses a TCM composition for treating
cachexia and its preparation method. The composition comprises five grains (a type of
insect),
Astragalus membranaceus, stir-fried
Atractylodes macrocephala,
Polygonatum sibiricum,
Lycium barbarum,
Ophiopogon japonicus, Citrus reticulata peel,
Panax notoginseng, and
Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Stir-fried
Atractylodes macrocephala can be replaced with Poria cocos,
Ophiopogon japonicus can be replaced with
Polygonatum odoratum, and Citrus reticulata peel can be replaced with
Amomum villosum. This formula is based on the principle of "strengthening the body's resistance, detoxifying and removing
blood stasis," enhancing the effects of invigorating the
spleen and
stomach, promoting
body fluid production and moistening
dryness, while avoiding greasy and cloying substances that may hinder
digestion. The preparation method involves cleaning, pulverizing, decocting, extracting, and
drying the raw materials to obtain granules. This composition can be used to treat
cachexia caused by various tumors such as
lung cancer and
liver cancer. Animal experiments have verified that it can significantly increase patients'
food intake, improve
cancer-related fatigue, inhibit
tumor growth, alleviate
muscle atrophy and splenomegaly, regulate blood routine, and improve
anemia and immune function, providing a safe and effective option for the treatment of
cachexia.