Carcinolysin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Carcinolysin was a purported therapeutic preparation introduced by Matsushita for treating cancer and malignant tumors. Derived from plant extracts, it was claimed to cause tumor necrosis, though clinical evaluations failed to confirm any therapeutic value.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
CARCINOLYSIN, a preparation invented and introduced into therapy by Matsushita. According to its author, the composition of carcinolysin is an enzyme obtained from the Chinese coniferous plant "Haisung" and dissolved in oil extracted from the "Pop" plant. The remedy is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in doses of 1-3 cm3 for the treatment of cancer and other malignant neoplasms, because it supposedly causes necrosis and softening of the tumor. The favorable reports of Japanese physicians were not confirmed by our clinic. The preparation apparently has no therapeutic significance.
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“Carcinolysin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/carcinolysin/