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 #38

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Solani Nigri Long Kui 15g Clears Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swellings, Resolves toxicity.
With Ban Zhi Lian, for cancer.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Euphorbiae Lunulatae Mao Yan Cao 15g Alleviates pain, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Resolves Phlegm, Resolves toxicity.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 30g Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins.
Hb. Salviae Chinensis Shi Jian Chuan 15g Relieves Heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis, dissipates nodulation, reduces swelling, invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood, calms the Shen and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Scutellariae Barbatae Ban Zhi Lian 15g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxins, invigorates the Blood, reduces swellings and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Bai Hua She She Cao, for cancer.
Rx. Clematidis Wei Ling Xian 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and alleviates pain.
Fol. Citri Reticulatae Ju Ye 15g Dredges the Liver and promote the movement of Qi, reduces swellings and disperses clumps.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Promotes diuresis
  • Reduces swellings
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Alleviates 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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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Modifications

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