Table 1.
Recommended TCM treatments.
| Symptom | Prescription | Example doses | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mucositis | Zeng Ye Decoctiona | Gargle | |
| Pharyngitis | Qing Yan Li Ge Tang | 1 to 2 g TID | |
| Dry mouth | Gan Lu Yin | 2 to 4 g TID | |
| Fatigue | Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang | 2 to 3 g TID | |
| Poor appetite | Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang | 2 to 3 g TID | |
| Dermatitis | Angelica Aloe vera gelb | Topical use | |
| Emotional depression | Jia Wei Xia Yao San | 2 to 3 g TID | |
| Insomnia | Suan Zao Ren Tang | 3 to 4 g HS |
TCM, traditional Chinese medicine.
Except for Zeng Ye Decoction and Angelica Aloe vera gel, all the other oral Chinese medicines are concentrated extract powders that are made by the Sun Ten, Sheng Chang, Chuang Song Zong, and Ko Da pharmaceutical companies in Taiwan. The powder is generally given 3 times a day after meals and/or before sleep.
aZeng Ye Decoction is made from herbal extracts of Rehmannia glutinosa, Scrophularia ningpoensis, and Ophiopogon japonicus to form liquid preparation for gargling.
bAngelica aloe vera gel is made by the Formosa Biomedical Technology Corporation in Taiwan. The gel is usually applied topically 2 or 3 times a day.