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 #26

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 15g Generates Body Fluids, Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies Qi, Treats chronic febrile disorders.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 12g Drains Heat, purges accumulations, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, eliminates Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Mang Xiao, for abscesses, swellings and toxic sores.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Stasis.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 9g Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat and reduces swelling.
With Da Huang, for constipation due to Heat in the Stomach and Intestines.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 9g Breaks up Blood Stasis, Drains abscesses, Invigorates Blood circulation, Moistens the Intestines, Unblocks the bowels.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Eupolyphaga/Steleophaga Tu Bie Chong 6g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, disperses lumps and masses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Da Huang, breaks up fixed abdominal masses from Blood Stasis.
With Da Huang and Tao Ren, for pain due to Blood Stasis.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Guides out Stagnation
  • Softens hardness
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • General debility
  • A localized pricking sensation in the chest and back
  • Maybe hematemesis
  • Melaena
  • T: Dark blue or red with echymoses
  • C: Thick and greasy
  • P: Deep, sluggish and choppy or Choppy and uneven

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.