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 #50

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 9g Clears Heat, dries Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi 9g Clears the Lungs, Dissipates swellings, Expels Phlegm, Opens the Orifices, Reduces abscesses, Stops coughing.
Sm. Impatientis Ji Xing Zi 9g Disperses Blood Stagnation, Disperses tumors, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins, Softens hardness.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 9g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops cough.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 9g Adjusts the Middle, Dries Dampness, Regulates and descends Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Huang Yao Zi 9g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces masses, Reduces toxicity, Resolves Phlegm.
Faeces Trogopterori Wu Ling Zhi 9g Activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis Eliminates toxins and alleviates pain.
Rx. Arnebiae seu Lithospermi Zi Cao 9g Activates Blood circulation, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxins aids healing of tissues.
Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian 9g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 6g Activates and cools the Blood, Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Soothes irritability.
Rx. Trichosanthis Tian Hua Fen 6g Clears and drains Lung Heat, Drains Heat, Expels pus, Generates Fluids, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Moistens Lung Dryness, Reduces swelling, Relieves toxicity, Transforms Phlegm.
Corium Erinacei Ci Wei Pi 6g Disperses Cold, Promotes the movement of Qi, Removes Phlegm and controls pain, Removes Wind.
Os Costaziae Fu Hai Shi 10g Clears Heat from the Lungs, Dissipates Phlegm nodules, Softens hardness, Transforms Phlegm.
Bul. Allii Xie Bai 10g Unblocks Yang Qi, disperses turbid Phlegm, alleviates pain, disperses hardenings and Cold Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Gua Lou, for chest Bi with profuse Phlegm.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 15g Activates the Blood, Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins.
Fol. Ponciri Gou Ju Ye 15g Dissipates nodulation, Promotes the circulation of Qi, Stops vomiting, Treats esophageal cancer.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 15g Clears Lung Heat, Dissipates nodules, Eliminates pus, Reduces abscesses, Regulates Qi, Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Hb. Salviae Chinensis Shi Jian Chuan 12g Activates, cools and nourishes the Blood, relieves Heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis, dissipates nodulation, reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Dries Dampness
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Activates the Blood
  • Reduces abscess
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • 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

Modifications

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