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 #53

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Pteridis Feng Wei Cao 15g Clears Heat, drains Dampness, reduces inflammation, cools the Blood, eliminates toxins, stops bleeding and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Bai Hua She She Cao, for cancer.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 15g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, clears Heat, expels pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Venenum Bufonis Chan Su 6g Relieves toxicity, reduces swellings, resists cancer, stops panic and alleviates pain.
With Bai Hua She She Cao, for cancer.
Rz. Pinelliae Sheng Ban Xia 6g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation, treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles, reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, promotes urination, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Catechu Er Cha 9g Absorbs suppuration, Clears Upper Jiao Heat, Drains Dampness, Generates Fluid, Transforms Phlegm.
Smilacis Chinensis Ba Qia 9g Eliminates toxins, treats sores and carbuncles, relieves swelling topically and internally and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 9g Tonifies Qi and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, activates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 10g Dispels Heat and Dampness, removes toxins, regulates Qi, activates the Blood, dispels Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Toxicity
  • Dispels Dampness
  • Tonifies Qi and Blood

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with Qi and Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • Fatigue
  • A pale face
  • Spontaneous sweating
  • T: Normal
  • C: Thin white or yellow
  • P: Rapid and forceful or Empty and rapid

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Use caution as unprocessed Rz. Pinelliae Sheng Ban Xia is extremely toxic.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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