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.)

Bone Cancer #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Aristolochiae Mollissimae Xun Gu Feng 30g Dispels Wind-Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Stops pain, Unblocks the channels and collaterals.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 30g Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates the circulation of Qi, Removes toxins.
Rx. Rumicis Japonici Yang Ti 30g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Removes toxicity, Stops bleeding.
Fr. Psoraliae Bu Gu Zhi 15g Stabilizes Jing and astringes urine, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies the Kidneys

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Kidney Yang and Jing
  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Unblocks the channels and collaterals
  • Stops pain
  • Dispels Heat and Dampness
  • Removes toxins
  • Regulates the circulation of Qi
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Phlegm
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat with Kidney Yang Deficiency and Wind-Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal distention and discomfort
  • Suffocating sensation in the chest
  • Dislike of oily foods
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Scanty, dark urine
  • Maybe thirst or thirst with no desire to drink
  • Diarrhea with foul smell or
  • Constipation
  • Fever
  • Sweet sticky taste or bitter taste in mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus or deafness
  • Poor memory
  • Aching, soreness or weakness of low back
  • Spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation
  • Aching in bones
  • Aching in leg and heel
  • Lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching
  • Feeling chilled
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Fatigue
  • Loose stools
  • Poor appetite
  • Pale face
  • Weak voice
  • Reluctance to speak
  • Sweating with little or no exertion
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Dry skin
  • Dry hair
  • Poor memory
  • Paleness
  • Scanty periods
  • Chills
  • Cold limbs
  • Inability to get warm
  • Loose stools
  • Profuse clear urine
  • Spontaneous sweating
  • Lassitude
  • Spermatorrhea or
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Aching in the leg and heel
  • Dry mouth
  • Thirst
  • Night sweats
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Malar flush
  • Low grade fever in the afternoon
  • Dry throat, maybe recurrent sore throat
  • Dry stools and/or
  • Constipation
  • Urine short and red
  • Heightened libido
  • T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry or Red
  • C: Thin and white or None
  • P: Weak or Thin and choppy or Slow, deep and weak or Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Bone 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.