Cancer #18

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Sm. Benincasae	Dong Gua Zi	15g	Clears Heat, expels Phlegm, expels pus, drains Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells. With Da Huang and Mu Dan Pi, for intestinal abscess.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei	Da Huang	12g	Drains Heat, purges accumulations, transforms Dampness, eliminates Phlegm, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and inhibits the growth of cancer cells. With Mu Dan Pi, Tao Ren and Mang Xiao, for intestinal abscess. With Mang Xiao, eliminates obstruction in the Intestines for severe constipation and abscesses, swellings and toxic sores.
Cx. Moutan	Mu Dan Pi	9g	Clears Heat, cools, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling.
Sm. Persicae	Tao Ren	9g	Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels and drains abscesses. With Da Huang, for severe abdominal infections.
Natrii Sulfas	Mang Xiao	6g	Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat and reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Expels Phlegm
• Eliminates Dampness
• Invigorates the Blood
• Breaks up Stagnation
• Purges accumulations
• Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

• Blood Stagnation with Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Expectoration of thick, yellow sputum Rapid breathing with a harsh voice Restless fever Sore throat Constipation Dry stools Mania Shortness of breath Dyspnea Nausea Vomiting Chest and/or epigastric fullness Pain in the ribs Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pain is worse with pressure Dark complexion

Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Scarlet or Purple, possible red spots C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid or Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

Colorectal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Decoct the first four herbs and then mix with Mang Xiao, for oral administration after the dregs have been removed.

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