In traditional Chinese medicine, cancer is regarded as a manifestation of an underlying imbalance within the body. In China, cancer is the leading cause of death. This has led the Chinese government to fund investigations into traditional Chinese medicine treatments with less incapacitating side effects from radiation or chemotherapy. Medical researchers in China found that Fu Zheng therapy (or Fu Zhen therapy) helped to protect the immune system from damage resulting from chemotherapy or radiation. This, in turn, helped to increase cancer survival rates. Fu Zheng therapy also helps to control pain, improve overall quality of life and has, in some cases, stopped the spread of cancer within the body.
Standard Fu Zheng formulas for enhancing the body’s immune function would include some of the following herbs: Astragalus, Asian Ginseng, Rhodiola, Cordyceps, He Shou Wu (Fo Ti), Goji berry, Red reishi and schizandra.
- Astragalus is noted for its immune-building effects.
- Atractylodes increases white blood cells.
- Codonopsis enhances the growth of red blood cells, assists in T-cell formation, and increases the level of antibodies in the blood.
- Ganoderma strengthens T-cell and macrophage function (both are types of white blood cell).
- Panax Ginseng may be responsible for killing cancer cells.
- Ligustrum (Nu Zhen Zi) is used in cases of rapid deterioration of the body.
- Rhodiola
- Cordyceps
- He Shou Wu (Fo Ti)
- Goji Berry
- Red Reishi
- Schizandra
Special Precautions of Fu Zheng Therapy
Health Benefits and uses of Fu Zheng Therapy are
Fu Zheng therapy uses adaptogenic and tonic herbs to help prevent many of the side effects of cancer treatment including nausea, fatigue, decreased red and white blood cell counts, and immune system suppression. Fu Zheng therapy has been successfully used not only to relieve or prevent such problems but it also enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Patients receiving Fu Zheng therapy have much greater Cancer survival rates than patients receiving only Western style cancer treatments.