Current Research on the Application of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and Its Modifications in the Treatment of Lung Cancer

Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction is a representative formula for treating "blood stasis syndrome" established by Wang Qingren in the Qing Dynasty. The formula consists of peach kernel, safflower, angelica, rehmannia, achyranthes, ligusticum, platycodon, red peony root, bitter orange, licorice, and bupleurum. Its primary therapeutic effects include activating blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, promoting qi flow, and alleviating pain. Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and its modified versions have been widely used in modern clinical practice. This article summarizes and analyzes recent research on the application of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and its modifications in the treatment of lung cancer and related diseases. The review focuses on the mechanisms of action and clinical efficacy of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and its modifications in treating lung cancer and associated conditions.