Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Anal Cancer #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Arctii Niu Bang Zi 3-12g Disperses Wind-Heat, relieves toxicity moistens the Intestines and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 3-18g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire, detoxifies, cools the Blood, stops bleeding and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With bai Shao, for dysenteric disorders with abdominal pain due to Heat entering the Interior.
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/ Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 3-15g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Reduces swelling, Resolves toxicity.
Scorpio Quan Xie 2-5g Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, dissipates nodules and rashes and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 3-15g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels, Unblocks menstruation.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Adjusts the Ying and Wei, Alleviates pain, Astringes Yin, Nourishes the Blood, Regulates menstruation, Softens the Liver.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-15g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, harmonizes the Stomach, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Huang Qi, for Phlegm-Heat induced Rebellious Qi with cough, nausea, and vomiting.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 3-10g Calms wheezing, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Moistens the Intestines, Stops cough, Unblocks bowels.
Rx. Trichosanthis Tian Hua Fen 8-16g Clears and drains Lung Heat, Drains Heat, Expels pus, Generates Fluids, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Moistens Lung Dryness, Reduces swelling, Relieves toxicity, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Kansui Gan Sui 0.5-1.5g Clears Heat, Disperses hardness, Drains water downward, Eliminates congested fluids and thin mucus, Expels Phlegm, Kills cancer cells, Reduces swelling.
Rx. Euphorbiae Pekinensis Hong Jing Da Ji 1-3g Dissipates nodules, Drains water downward, Drives out thin mucus, Reduces swelling.
Periostracum Cicadae Chan Tui 3-10g Disperses Wind, clears Heat and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Periostracum Serpentis She Tui 1.5-6g Resolves toxins and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 3-20g Drains Heat, purges accumulations, drains Fire, clears Heat, transforms Dampness, promotes urination, eliminates Phlegm, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Gan Sui, for accumulation of pathogenic Heat and fluids in the chest and upper abdomen.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 3-15g Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Dries Dampness
  • Drains Fire
  • Detoxifies
  • Cools the Blood
  • Stops bleeding
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Disperses hardness
  • Eliminates Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with Phlegm

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tumor develops quickly
  • Long-standing illness
  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Ulceration
  • Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Anxiety
  • Dry mouth
  • Thirst
  • Dark urine
  • Bitter taste
  • Red eyes
  • Insomnia
  • T: Red
  • C: White or Yellow and greasy or Thick, sticky, dry and yellow
  • P: Wiry or Rolling and rapid or Wiry, overflowing and rapid

Treats

  • Anal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.