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 #28

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Huang Yao Zi 60g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces masses, Reduces toxicity, Resolves Phlegm.
With Xia Ku Cao, for goiter.
Rx. Sophorae Tonkinensis Shan Dou Gen 120g Clears Heat, Disperses swellings, Improves the throat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Hb. Patriniae Bai Jiang Cao 120g Clears Heat, Expels pus and reduces abscesses Dispels Blood Stasis, Resolves toxicity, Stops pain.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 120g Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Fire-toxicity.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 120g Clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 60g Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Xia Ku Cao, for scrofula.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Hot Phlegm
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Reduces masses
  • Clears Heat
  • Reduces toxicity
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and make into a bolus with honey. Take 9g three times a day.

Modifications

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