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 #28

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Ganoderma Ling Zhi 9g Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood.
With Huang Qi, for Qi Deficiency.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 9g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood, restores the constitution and assists herbs that release the exterior or drain downward when there is significant Qi Deficiency.
With Huang Qi, for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 9g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies the Lungs, relieves numbness and pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores, numbness, painful obstruction and paresthesia.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 9g Nourishes the Blood.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 9g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, strengthens the Spleen and prevents Stagnation.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 12g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood.
Hb. Bidentis Xian Feng Cao 15g Clears Heat, Dissipates Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces inflammation, Removes toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Regulates Qi

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Deficeincy

Clinical Manifestations

  • Post-chemo therapy bone marrow deficiency
  • Fatigue
  • Loose stools
  • Poor appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Pale face
  • Weak voice
  • Shortness of breath
  • Reluctance to speak
  • Sweating with little or no exertion
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Dry skin
  • Dry hair
  • Poor memory
  • Paleness
  • Scanty periods
  • T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Weak or Thin and choppy

Treats

  • Post-chemotherapy bone marrow deficiency

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Modifications

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