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.)

Esophageal Cancer #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Impatientis Ji Xing Zi 30g Disperses Blood Stagnation, Disperses tumors, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins, Softens hardness.
Rz. Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Huang Yao Zi 30g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Reduces masses, Reduces toxicity, Resolves Phlegm.
Abelmoschus Esculentus Qiu Kui 30g Treats cancer.
Hb. Scutellariae Barbatae Ban Zhi Lian 30g Clears Heat, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swellings and treats various types of cancer, Resolves Fire toxins.

Formula Actions

  • Disperses Blood Stagnation
  • Regulates Qi
  • Softens hardness
  • Disperses tumors
  • Clears Heat
  • Removes toxins

Syndromes

  • Esophageal cancer due to Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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