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 #47

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Gentianae Long Dan Cao 6g Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels, drains and pacifies Excess Liver Fire and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Da Huang, for rib pain, a bitter taste, red eyes, jaundice, deafness, hot dysenteric disorders, Dampness and swelling of the scrotum, vomiting, epistaxis, fright, mania and constipation due to Liver Fire.
With Chai Hu and Huang Qin, for Liver Fire or Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat.
Wine-fried Rz. et Rz. Rhei Jiu Chao Da Huang 6g Drains Heat, purges accumulations, clears Heat, transforms Dampness, promotes urination, eliminates Phlegm, cools upper Jiao Fire and directs it downward to treat Large Intestine Heat toxin and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 6g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, calms ascending Liver Yang and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Da Huang, for constipation.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 6g Circulates Qi, Invigorates the Blood, Stops pain
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 9g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Huang Qin, restores normal function of the Liver and Gallbladder.
Sm. Pruni Yu Li Ren 9g Moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, descends Qi, promotes urination and reduces edema.
Ram. Perillae Zi Su Geng 9g Promotes the flow of Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, expands the chest and benefits the diaphragm.
Rz. seu Rz. Nardostachydis Gan Song 9g Alleviates pain, Awakens the Spleen, Disperses Cold, Promotes the movement of Qi, Unblocks Stagnation.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 9g Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses, dissipates clumps and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Lignum Santali Albi Tan Xiang 3g Promotes movement of Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, dispels Cold, removes Blood Stagnation and alleviates pain.
Sm. Platycladi Bai Zi Ren 12g Calms the Spirit, Disperses tumors, Moistens the Intestines, Nourishes the Heart, Resolves Phlegm, Unblocks the bowels.
Caulis Akebiae Mu Tong 10g Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Resolves Phlegm, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Moves Qi
  • Regulates the Liver
  • Clears Liver Fire
  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Resolve Phlegm
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Qi and Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • A sensation of an object stuck in the throat
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Vomiting of food and Phlegm
  • A dry mouth
  • Maybe acute pain
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin or thick
  • P: Thready and wiry

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

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