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.)

Cancer #14

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Aconiti Zhi Chuan Wu 30g Reduces swellings, induces ulceration, dispels putrefication, expels Wind-Dampness, disperses Cold, warms and activates the channels, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Huang Yao Zi 30g Resolves Phlegm, dissipates nodules, reduces masses, clears Heat and reduces toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Notoginseng San Qi 30g Reduces swelling, alleviates pain, invigorates the Blood, transforms Blood Stasis and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 30g Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 30g Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi and stops pain.
Rz. Phragmitis Lu Gen 30g Clears Heat and irritability from the Lungs and Stomach, generates fluids, regulates Stomach Qi, relieves thirst, stops vomiting and promotes urination.
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 30g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces abscesses, reduces swelling and dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Borneolum Bing Pian 6g Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxicity, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Detoxifies
  • Reduces swellings
  • Induces ulceration
  • Dispels putrefication
  • Expels Wind-Dampness
  • Disperses Cold
  • Warms and activates the channels
  • Stops pain
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with severe pain

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tumor develops quickly
  • Severe pain
  • 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

  • Cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Crush the ingredients into a powder and take 3g orally with hot water 3 times daily.

Modifications

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