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 #24

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 30g Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
With Ru Xiang, invigorates Qi and Blood to disperse swellings and clumps.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, invigorates the channels, reduces swelling, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs, guides the herbs to all twelve channels and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Transforms Hot Phlegm
  • Regulates Qi
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with 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

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