Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Colon Cancer - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Colon Cancer - Basics

Colon cancer occurs when extra tissue inside the colon (the longest section of the large intestine) amasses to form a cancerous growth. This growth, or tumor, can spread to other organs through the lymph nodes. Symptoms of colon cancer include diarrhea, constipation, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, having blood in the stool, bloating, having stools that are narrower than normal, and frequent cramps.

Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Colon Cancer.

Colon Cancer - Diagnostic Patterns

The Chinese Medicine treatment of colon cancer generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition (see treating the cause and not the symptoms).

The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of colon cancer:

• Large Intestine Damp Heat
• Spleen Yang Deficiency
• Kidney Yang Deficiency
• Kidney Yin Deficiency
• Liver Yin Deficiency

Colon Cancer - Formulas From Our Store

The following herbal formulas are potentially useful in the process of treating colon cancer. For a complete list from our store with more details see our colon cancer formula section.

• Kang Zhong Wan

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Colon Cancer - Related Acupuncture Points

The following (1) acupuncture point may be useful for colon cancer. A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.

Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)

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