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 #25

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Calculus Bovis Niu Huang 9g Drains Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, vaporizes Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Calculus Canis Gou Bao 9g Removes toxicity and descends Qi.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 6g Clears Heat, Drains Fire, Guides out Stagnation, Moistens Dryness, Purges accumulations, Reduces swelling, Softens hardness.
Cinnabaris Zhu Sha 6g Clears Heat, Expels Phlegm and prevents putrefaction, Relieves toxicity.
Scorpio Tail Xie Wei 0.3g Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, Dissipates nodules and rashes, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Stops pain, Unblocks the collaterals.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Softens hardness
  • Relieves dysphagia
  • Stops pain
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Normal
  • C: Thin white or yellow
  • P: Rapid and forceful

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.