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 #39

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Gentianae Long Dan Cao 3g Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels, drains and pacifies Excess Liver Fire and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Yin 9g Clears the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 9g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
With Yi Mu Cao and Tao Ren, for postpartum Blood Stasis.
Baked Squama Manitis Pao Shan Jia 6g Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the discharge of pus, Reduces swelling, Unblocks menstruation.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi 9g Breaks up Stagnant Qi, Dissipates accumulations, Dries Dampness, Spreads Liver Qi, Transforms Phlegm.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 9g Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Stasis, regulates menstruation and reduces masses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Stasis with infertility, irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain and fullness, and scanty menstruation.
With Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, for dysmenorrhea or lower abdominal pain due to postpartum Blood Stasis.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 10g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.

Formula Actions

  • Clears the Liver
  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Invigorates the blood
  • Breaks up Stasis
  • Reduces masses
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Syndromes

  • Liver Fire

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness
  • Sudden tinnitus or
  • Sudden deafness
  • Flushed face
  • Red, swollen, painful eyes
  • Irascibility with violent angry outbursts
  • Dry mouth
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Thirst
  • Vomiting sour or bitter liquid
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Constipation or dry stools
  • Maybe rib pain
  • T: Red tip and edges
  • C: Thick, yellow, dry and rough
  • P: Wiry, Excess and rapid

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.