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 #22

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
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. Astragali Huang Qi 30g Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Reduces edema, Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Fr. Fici Pumilae Bi Li 30g Disperses swelling, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Removes toxicity, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 30g Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 12g Tonifies the Middle Jiao,augments Qi and nourishes the Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 12g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin Softens the Liver and relieves pain.
Rx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi Zi Cao 9g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 9g Clears Heat, Clears Liver Fire, Cools and harmonizes the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Eliminates dead blood cells, Invigorates the Blood.

Formula Actions

  • 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

Clinical Manifestations

  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Melaena
  • Epigastric focal distention
  • Fullness and tightness with very slight or no pain
  • Dry heaves
  • Borborygmus
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Ascites
  • Anemia
  • Local redness
  • Swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Abdominal tumor
  • The tumor is firm and irregular
  • Subcardiac distention
  • Heartburn
  • Resistance below the Heart
  • Soft epigastrium
  • Ascites
  • T: Normal or with a red tip
  • C: Thin, yellow and greasy
  • P: Wiry and rapid or Wiry, tight and rapid

Treats

  • Cavernous hemangioma

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

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