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 #27

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Haematitum Dai Zhe Shi 15g Strongly descends rebellious Qi, cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
With Zhi Ban Xia, Xuan Fu Hua and Dang Shen, for vomiting, hiccup and belching due to rebellious Qi.
Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua 12g Resolves Phlegm Stagnation in the Lungs, resolves swellings and hardness and calms rebellious Stomach Qi.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for vomiting, cough, wheezing and epigastric distention due to congested fluids.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 9g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation, treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles, reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hirudo Shui Zhi 9g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, reduces fixed masses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Scolopendra Wu Gong 2pcs Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, relieves abdominal masses, dissipates nodules, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 15g Softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Os Costaziae Fu Hai Shi 12g Clears Heat from the Lungs, Dissipates Phlegm nodules, Softens hardness, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 15g Tonifies the Lungs, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
Rz. Imperatae Bai Mao Gen 15g Clears Heat from the Stomach and Lungs, cools the Blood, stops bleeding and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli Ji Nei Jin 9g Strongly reduces Food Stagnation, improves the Spleen’s transportive function, transforms hardness, dissolves stones and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya 9g Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach.
Fr. Perillae Zi Su Zi 9g Stops cough, calms wheezing, descends Qi and dissolves Phlegm.
Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam Zhu Ru 12g Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm.

Formula Actions

  • Strongly descends rebellious Qi
  • Resolves Phlegm Stagnation
  • Resolves swellings and hardness
  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Hot Phlegm
  • Reduces Food Stagnation
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Wheezing
  • Panting
  • Dyspnea with lots of sputum
  • The sputum is difficult to expectorate
  • The sputum rattles in the throat
  • Chest and diaphragm blocked
  • Inability to sleep
  • Fullness of the chest
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • T: Normal or Pale
  • C: Sticky and white
  • P: Slippery or Slippery and large

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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