There were many prescriptions in ancient Chinese medicine to treat consumption. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the main treatment for phthisis was to nourish the deficiency. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it was recognized that phthisis was contagious. Treatment methods included the use of lime powder, moonlight pills, and other prescriptions. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the understanding of phthisis was more systematic and perfect. The treatment methods were mainly to supplement deficiency and kill insects. The commonly used prescriptions included stemona root, bletilla, mahonia leaf, humulus, etc. However, the specific prescription and dosage were not found in the search results provided. Therefore, it was impossible to provide the specific prescriptions of ancient Chinese medicine to treat consumption.

Chinese medicine treatment methods mainly included clearing the lungs, nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, clearing heat and killing insects, reducing phlegm and cough, stopping bleeding, and regulating the body's immunity. Commonly used Chinese medicine included Yuehua Pill, Shenling Baizhu Powder, Butian Dazao Pill, Baihe Gujin Soup, Qinghao Biejia Powder, etc. The key to treating phthisis in traditional Chinese medicine was to differentiate the symptoms and treat it according to the patient's constitution and the different stages of the disease. At present, most of the clinical treatment was based on the combination of Chinese and Western medicine. Western medicine was used to suppress the bacteria, while Chinese medicine was used to reduce side effects, protect liver and kidney function, and improve related symptoms. However, the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating phthisis was much worse than that of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine. Therefore, Chinese medicine treatment of consumption still faced some difficulties and needed further research and development.
There were many Chinese medicine prescriptions to treat consumption. The following prescriptions can be used for treatment: Yuehua Pill, Glehnia root, dwarf lilyturf root, Asparagus root, Angelica root, Angelica root, Stemona root, Otter liver, fritillary bulb, mulberry leaf, white chrysanthemum, donkey-hide glue, pseudo-ginseng, poria cocos, yam, lily, almond, roasted loquat leaf, bletilaria, agrimony, cogongrass root, clam powder fried donkey-hide glue, silver bustard root, Chinese wolfberry root bark, Mahonia leaf, sweet wormwood, licorice and dried ginger soup, Belamcanda and Mahuang soup, Gleditsia pod pill, Magnolia bark and Mahuang soup, Ze Qi soup, Liriope soup, Tingli and Dazao Xiefei soup, Qianjin Weijing soup, Jiegeng soup, Yue Bi Jiashu soup. The little green dragon was added with plaster soup, licorice root soup, apricot root soup, and so on. Some of these prescriptions could supplement deficiency, nourish yin and moisten the lungs, some could clear heat and kill insects, and some could reduce phlegm, cough, and stop bleeding. However, the specific prescription needed to be decided according to the patient's specific condition and syndrome identification.
Traditional Chinese medicine in ancient times was usually difficult to completely cure consumption. The medical level in ancient times was relatively low, and the knowledge and treatment ability of consumption were limited. The treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine could only relieve or improve the quality of life to a certain extent. It was difficult to completely cure the phthisis. Traditional Chinese medicine mainly treated phthisis by conditioning the lungs and the body's functions, but it usually could not cure it. In ancient times, consumption was a disease that affected the whole body, and the patient was extremely thin. Ancient Chinese medicine mainly used methods such as replenishing deficiency, clearing heat, and killing insects to treat phthisis. Commonly used drugs included Yuehua Pill, Baihe Gujin Soup, Qinghao Biejia Soup, and so on. However, the specific treatment effect varied from individual to individual, and there was no guarantee of a complete cure. The progress of modern medicine had made the treatment of lung cancer more effective, but the effect of ancient Chinese medicine on lung cancer was limited.
There were many kinds of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for strengthening the body, and the following were the common ones: - Fuzheng Anti-cancer Soup: The prescription ratio was 30g of raw Huangqi, 12g of raw Bai Zhu, 30g of raw coix seed, 24g of ice ball seed, 12 g of Zedoary, 24g of Paris polyphylla, 12g of glossy privet fruit, 9g of turmera, 6g of Tianlong, 12g of Xianling spleen, etc. - Fuzheng Anti-epidemic Formula: composed of 15 percent of Honeysuckle, 9 percent of Nepeta, 10 percent of Huangqi, 9 percent of Sauron, 9 percent of Patchouli, 12 percent of Indigowoad Root (or 9 percent of indigo leaves or 15 percent of perilla leaves), 6 percent of Platycodonum, 30 percent of reed root, 9 percent of stir-fried white ginseng, and 6 percent of raw licorice. It has the effect of dispelling wind and clearing heat, strengthening body resistance and consolidating exterior syndrome. It is suitable for high-risk groups and other key groups in the sealed area. - "Fuzheng Congee: It is made of yam, black sesame, red beans, red dates, coix seed, and brown rice. Soak the red beans, Job's tears, and brown rice for about two hours, add water to boil for 10 minutes, and then add the processed Chinese yam, sesame, and red dates (red dates without cores, Chinese yam peeled), and cook for about 30 minutes. - Among the commonly used prescriptions in clinical practice, Ginseng Antidote Powder has the effect of dispelling cold and dispelling dampness, replenishing qi and relieving exterior syndrome. It can dispel cold evil in the exterior and support healthy qi that is consumed. It is used to treat deficiency of qi and external cold syndrome. Huanglong Tang has the effect of attacking heat knot, replenishing qi and nourishing blood, attacking heat evil of Yangming and supporting the weakness of qi and blood. It is used to treat deficiency of qi and blood syndrome of Yangming. In addition, there were also some Chinese medicine combinations that had the effect of strengthening the body. For example, Vaccaria could promote blood circulation, dredge collaterals, and reduce swelling, which could eliminate qi and blood stagnation; Spica could clear fire and disperse stagnation, which could clear away heat and poison and suppress tumor growth; perilla could reduce qi and phlegm, moisten the intestines and relax the bowels; and oyster could soften and disperse hard masses, which could regulate the balance of yin and yang. However, these prescriptions needed to be used in combination with the syndrome identification and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. They could not be taken by themselves. If they were not suitable, they should see a doctor in time.
Phthisis referred to as lung cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine could treat phthisis, but the effect was much worse than combined treatment of Chinese and Western medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine could improve the symptoms of patients with lung cancer, including hemoptysis and fever. The advantage of Chinese medicine in treating phthisis was that the effect was long-lasting. Generally, it was difficult to relapse after being cured. Moreover, Chinese medicine had a better protective effect on the patient's immune system and reduced the occurrence of other complications. However, at present, the main treatment for lung cancer was still systematic treatment through standard western medicine. For example, rifampicin and other anti-inflammatory drugs would play a fundamental role in the treatment of lung cancer. In summary, traditional Chinese medicine could treat phthisis, but it was less effective than western medicine.
Phthisis was an infectious disease. Traditional Chinese medicine used the method of diagnosis and treatment. According to the classification of traditional Chinese medicine, the patients could be divided into the types of lung yin deficiency, yin deficiency and fire excess, qi and yin exhaustion, and yin and yang deficiency. For the type of lung yin deficiency, the common symptoms included cough, less phlegm, dry mouth, dry throat, lack of breath, fatigue, etc. The treatment method was mainly to nourish yin and moisten the lungs, clear heat and kill insects. Commonly used drugs were Yuehua pills. For the type of yin deficiency and fire excess, the common symptoms included cough, sticky phlegm, and blood in the phlegm. The treatment method was mainly to nourish yin and reduce fire. The commonly used prescriptions were Baihe Gujin Tang or Qinghao Biejia Tang. For the type of qi and yin consumption, common symptoms included cough, weakness, occasional blood in phlegm, short breath, low voice, etc. The treatment method was mainly to nourish the lung and spleen, nourish the yin and moisten the lung. The commonly used prescriptions were Shenling Baizhu Powder and so on. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of phthisis focused on the overall diagnosis and treatment. According to the patient's physique and stage of the disease, the corresponding treatment method was selected. It was often combined with anti-phthisis western medicine treatment to achieve the effect of both the symptoms and the root causes.
Traditional Chinese medicine in ancient times was generally difficult to cure. Although ancient Chinese medicine could treat consumption through Chinese medicine, it usually only had a certain effect of relieving or improving the quality of life. Traditional Chinese medicine mainly treated phthisis by conditioning the lungs and the body's functions, but it usually could not cure it. The advancement of modern medicine had made the treatment of malaria more effective, but if the lungs were already empty, it was still difficult to cure them. Therefore, it was very difficult for ancient Chinese medicine to cure consumption without modern medical technology and drugs.
The main treatment for phthisis was anti-tb drugs. The drugs used to treat lung cancer included isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutal, streptomaine, and pyrazinamid. These drugs could kill or suppress the growth of the bacteria, thereby achieving the effect of treating lung consumption. The treatment of phthisis required early detection of the disease and timely medication. According to the doctor's guidance, the combination of medication should be carried out, and the medication should be adhered to throughout the whole process. The treatment usually took half a year to a year. The specific medication plan and dosage should follow the doctor's recommendations.
Ancient Chinese medicine could alleviate or improve the quality of life of patients with phthisis, but it usually could not cure it. Although ancient Chinese medicine could treat consumption with Chinese medicine, it was generally difficult to cure. In ancient times, consumption was a disease that affected the whole body. The human body was extremely weak, and the function of all organs in the body was severely reduced. The ancient treatment method for phthisis was mainly to regulate the function of the lungs and the body through traditional Chinese medicine, but it could not be cured. The advancement of modern medicine made it possible to treat lung cancer with anti-inflammatory drugs, with a cure rate of more than 90%. Therefore, the treatment effect of ancient Chinese medicine on consumption was relatively limited.