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 #29

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Sophorae Shan Dou Gen 12g Clears Heat, Disperses swellings, Improves the throat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi Zi Cao 50g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 100g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 20g Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao, Drains Deficiency Heat, Drains Fire, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 100g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/ Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 20g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Reduces swelling, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Strongly relieves Fire toxins
  • Drains Deficiency Heat
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Excess Fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Generalized weakness
  • Severe pain in the chest and back
  • Irritability
  • T: Dark red and smooth or Crimson and dry
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Taut and thready or Thready and rapid or taut, rapid and difficult

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a powder, make into pills and take 10g daily.

Modifications

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