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.)

Ci Gu Gao - 茨菇膏 - Soft Extract With Cremastrae/Pleiones

English: Soft Extract with Cremastrae/Pleiones
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/ Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 120g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and treats all types of cancerous swellings.
With Tu Bie Chong and Pau Shan Jia, for cirrhosis.
Eupolyphaga/Steleophaga Tu Bie Chong 30g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, disperses lumps and masses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Bake Squama Manitis Pau Shan Jia 30g Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the discharge of pus, Reduces swelling.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 30g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules and tumors.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 60g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Reduces swelling
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Heat and Phlegm

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting immediately after eating
  • Vomiting of saliva and undigested food
  • Chest pain
  • Emaciation
  • Loss of appetite, especially for meat
  • Stomach distention
  • Hard stools
  • Dull pain
  • A rancid taste in the mouth
  • T: Normal or Cyanotic
  • C: Thick and white
  • P: Weak and choppy

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with honey and take 3g three times daily.

Modifications

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