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 #24

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 50g Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Fire-toxicity.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 100g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Artemisiae Mollissimae Xun Gu Feng 25g Dispels Wind-Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Stops pain, Unblocks the channels and collaterals.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 75g Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach,d augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Fire-toxicity
  • Expels Wind
  • Dries Dampness
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat

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
  • Lassitude
  • 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

Treats

  • Lung cancer
  • Bone cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Take daily as a decoction at 4:00 or 5:00 pm.

Modifications

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