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 #22

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Salmiacum Xi Sha 250g Disperses Accumulation and stagnant Blood, resolves Phlegm, promotes diuresis, softens hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Thallus Ecklonia Kun Bu 250g Resolves Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sargassum Hai Zao 250g Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 250g Alleviates pain, Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Stops coughs, Stops leakage of sweat.

Formula Actions

  • Disperses Accumulation and stagnant Blood
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Promotes diuresis
  • Softens hardness
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lymphatic metastasis of esophageal cancer

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Choking sensation on swallowing

Treats

  • Lymphatic metastasis of esophageal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind Nao Sha, Kun Bu and Hai Zao into a a fine powder. Mix the powder with Wu Mei prepared with vinegar and 70ml of water. Take 3.75g three times a day.

Modifications

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