Research Trends and Progress of Xiaobanxia Decoction in the Treatment of Chemotherapy - induced Nausea and Vomiting

Xiaobanxia Decoction, derived from <italic>Synopsis of the Golden Chamber</italic> written by Zhang Zhongjing in the Eastern Han Dynasty, is a fundamental prescription in traditional Chinese medicine for warming and resolving phlegm-fluid retention, as well as harmonizing the stomach and descending adverse qi. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the common and severe adverse reactions in cancer patients after chemotherapy, which can reduce patients' quality of life and adversely affect their compliance during treatment.As a classic prescription in traditional Chinese medicine, Xiaobanxia Decoction shows unique application advantages in the treatment of CINV. This article summarizes the research results from databases such as CNKI and PubMed, and reviews the clinical application, mechanism of action and research prospects of Xiaobanxia Decoction in the treatment of CINV.