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 #38

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao 30g Clears Heat, Drains Damp-Heat, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Reduces swellings and abscesses, Relieves toxicity.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Violae Zi Hua Di Ding 30g Clears Heat, Clears hot sores, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 15g Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Reduces swellings and abscesses
  • Expels pus
  • Rains Damp-Heat
  • Promotes urination
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tumor develops quickly
  • Long-standing illness
  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Ulceration
  • Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Anxiety
  • Dry mouth
  • Thirst
  • Dark urine
  • Bitter taste
  • Red eyes
  • Insomnia
  • T: Red
  • C: White or Yellow and greasy or Thick, sticky, dry and yellow
  • P: Wiry or Rolling and rapid or Wiry, overflowing and rapid

Treats

  • Cancer of the appendix

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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