Emphysema belongs to the category of lung distension in traditional Chinese medicine. When accompanied by obvious heat symptoms, cactus can be used to assist in the treatment of lung distension, but it usually needs to be used in conjunction with other traditional Chinese medicines, and the therapeutic effect of single use is limited. Cactus has the effect of relieving pain, activating qi and blood circulation (promoting gas flow and blood circulation), clearing heat and removing toxins (removing heat and toxins from the body), and is classified as belonging to the heart, lung, and stomach meridians. It is commonly used in the treatment of lung-heat coughs (coughs caused by hyperactivity of heat and evils in the lungs), plaques (lumps), and dysentery, etc., and is usually taken as a juice or decoction of fresh cacti. Cactus, however, has a limited therapeutic effect on lung distension and cannot be used as the main drug for the treatment of lung distension. In addition, it should be noted that cactus cannot be used if it is of the deficiency-cold type, that is, the patient has a fear of cold and weakness. Clinical treatment of the disease, need to be under the guidance of a professional physician, evidence-based treatment, do not self-medication, do not believe that the prescription. In addition, you need to pay attention to avoid ingesting cold drinks and spicy food during the period of taking medication.