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.)

Bladder Cancer #3

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 9g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, drains abscesses, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
With Da Huang, for severe abdominal infections.
With Da Huang and Gui Zhi, for Blood Stasis and Heat in the Lower Jiao.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 9g Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat, drains Fire and reduces swelling.
With Da Huang, for constipation due to Heat in the Stomach and Intestines.
With Da Huang and Gan Cao, for moderate constipation due to accumulation of Excess Heat.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 9g Drains Heat, purges accumulations, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat and reduces Fire toxicity.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Stasis.
With Mang Xiao, for abscesses, swellings and toxic sores.
Ram. Cinnamomi Gui Zhi 7.5g Warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels to relieve pain.
With Da Huang, for Blood Stasis.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 15g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 12g Clears Heat, reduces Fire, cools and invigorates the Blood, relieves toxicity and reduces swelling.
With Da Huang, for constipation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
Faeces Trogopterori Wu Ling Zhi 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, stops bleeding, eliminates toxins and
Alleviates pain.
Cornu Rhinoceri Xi Jiao 6g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Relieves Fire toxicity, Stops bleeding.
(Cornu Bubali) (Shui Niu Jiao) (18g) (Substitutes for Xi Jiao.)
Spora Lygodii Hai Jin Sha 6g Clears Heat, promotes urination, unblocks painful urinary dysfunction and expels stones.

Formula Actions

  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Drains abscesses
  • Moistens the Intestines
  • Unblocks the bowels
  • Drains Heat
  • Purges accumulations
  • Reduces Fire toxicity

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Decreased urination or
  • Interrupted urination or
  • Constant urination or
  • Anuria
  • Lower abdominal fullness
  • Lower abdominal pain which may radiate to the genitals
  • Tumor formation
  • Purple urine with blood clots
  • Hematuria
  • Blood clots causing pain on urination
  • Pain in the pubic and perineal areas
  • Pain at the end of the penis
  • Anal pain
  • Low back and waist pain and aching
  • Polyuria
  • Oliguria
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Dark purple
  • C: Thin white or yellow
  • P: Deep and choppy or Rapid and forceful

Treats

  • Bladder cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For frequent hematuria: For pain:
+ 12g Rz. Imperatae Bai Mao Gen + 18g Olibanum Ru Xiang
+ 12g Hb. Cirsii Xiao Ji + 18g Myrrh Mo Yao
For stabbing pain in the urinary tract:
+ 9g. Hb. Lophatheri Dan Zhu Ye

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