Ascites and
pleural effusion are common complications, and clinical interventions primarily based on
symptomatic treatment often result in poor prognoses. Guided by the new theory of "
inflammation-
cancer" transformation, this invention discloses a
traditional Chinese medicine composition for the prevention and treatment of
ascites and
pleural effusion, along with its preparation methods for internal and external use. The composition comprises the following medicinal materials in parts by weight:
Codonopsis pilosula 3-20 parts,
Atractylodes macrocephala 3-20 parts,
Cinnamomum cassia 3-18 parts,
Trichosanthes kirilowii 3-18 parts,
Panax notoginseng 3-12 parts,
Lobelia chinensis 3-15 parts,
Polygonum bistorta 3-15 parts,
Euphorbia helioscopia 3-15 parts, and
Lepidium apetalum 3-15 parts. This
traditional Chinese medicine composition possesses the effects of strengthening the body's resistance, removing
blood stasis, detoxifying, eliminating dampness, promoting
diuresis, and reducing swelling. It is effective in preventing and treating inflammatory and malignant
ascites and
pleural effusion, as well as the associated symptoms such as dyspnea,
chest pain, cough, loss of
appetite,
abdominal pain,
abdominal distension, fatigue, and night sweats. It can be prepared as a decoction, granules, pills, capsules, or
powder. This invention helps promote the absorption and drainage of pleural and peritoneal effusions, reduce
inflammation and fight
cancer, adjust and restore the physiological functions of internal organs, and improve the
quality of life of patients.