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 #19

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 15g Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies Qi, Tonifies the Lungs and generates Body Fluids.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 12g Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach, Lung and Kidney Yin and tonifies Lung Qi.
Rx. Trichosanthis Tian Hua Fen 12g Clears and drains Lung Heat, generates Fluids, transforms Phlegm, moistens Lung Dryness, relieves toxicity, expels pus and reduces swelling.
Rx. Asparagi Tian Men Dong 9g Clears Lung Heat, Generates fluids, Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes Kidney Yin, Nourishes the Kidneys, Resolves Phlegm, Sedates Fire.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 6g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.
Haematitum Dai Zhe Shi 20g Calms the Liver, anchors Floating Yang, clears Liver Fire, stops bleeding and strongly descends rebellious Qi.
Eupolyphaga/Steleophaga Tu Bie Chong 9g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and disperses lumps and masses
Rx. Notoginseng San Qi 3g Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling, Removes extravasated Blood and alleviates pain, Stops bleeding, Transforms Blood Stasis.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Tonifies Qi
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis

Syndromes

  • Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Unproductive cough or
  • Scanty, sticky phlegm or
  • Sometimes blood-streaked sputum
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry throat
  • Low back and knees sore and weak
  • "Steaming Bone" tidal fever
  • Night sweats
  • Malar flush
  • Maybe hoarse voice
  • Maybe pain in shin, foot, and heel
  • Sterility
  • Spermatorrhea
  • T: Red and dry
  • C: None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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