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 #33

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Selanginellae Involvens Juan Bai 20g Disperses Wind, Expands the chest to regulate Lung Qi, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood circulation, Promotes urination, Regulates menstruation, Reinforces the Heart, Reinforces the sperm, Stops bleeding.
Hb. Verbenae Ma Bian Cao 15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes urination, Reduces abdominal masses, Reduces edema, Resolves toxicity, Unblocks the menses.
Rx. Isatidis Ban Lan Gen 15g Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and cools the Blood.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 15g Descends Rebellious Qi, Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces Stagnation, Stops vomiting, Transforms Phlegm.
Hb. Crotalariae Ye Bai He 3g Dispels Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Removes toxins, Replenishes Yin, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Rx. Rumicis Yang Ti 10g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Relieves constipation, Removes toxicity, Stops bleeding.
Rx. Cynanchi Paniculatae Xu Chang Qing 10g Removes Wind and Dampness, invigorates Blood and stops pain Resolves toxins and stops itching and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Berberis Julianae Tu Huang Lian 10g Detoxifies and inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Eliminates Heat, Purges Excessive Fire, Relieves Dampness.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 5g Alleviates pain, Dispels Damp-Heat, Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen, Prevents Stagnation, Promotes the movement of Qi, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 30g Drains Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling and inflammation, Relieves Fire toxicity, Stops pain.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation
  • Dries Dampness
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Anemia
  • Granulocytopenia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Phagocytosis of Blood cells
  • Diffuse proliferation of histiocytes
  • Enlargement of the Liver, Spleen, and lymph nodes
  • 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

  • Midline malignant reticulosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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