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 #55

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 12g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Nourishes and moistens the Lungs, Stops coughing, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 12g Clears Heat, Dispels Phlegm, Generates fluids, Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes the Stomach, Nourishes Yin, Stops coughing.
Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao 15g Restrains, holds in and stops bleeding, resolves Dampness and promotes healing.
Halloysitum Rubrum Chi Shi Zhi 9g Astringes the Intestines, Contains the Blood, Stops bleeding, Stops diarrhea.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 9g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin, resolves Phlegm, stops coughing and nourishes Stomach Yin.
With Wu Mei, for Upper or Middle Jiao wasting and thirsting disorder with intense Dryness of the throat and an unquenchable thirst.
With Nan Sha Shen, for a dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin and a dry throat, constipation, thirst and a red tongue with little coat due to pathogenic Warmth or Heat injuring the Stomach Yin or long-term Yin Deficiency.
With Sheng Di Huang, for Hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 9g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
With Nan Sha Shen and Mai Men Dong, for Dry mouth, thirst, dry lips and a red tongue due to Stomach Yin Deficiency.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 6g Alleviates thirst, Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, Generates fluids, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Stops coughs, Stops leakage of sweat.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire Rising

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Blockage of swallowed food
  • Unsmooth swallowing with pain
  • Difficulty swallowing water
  • Vomiting immediately after eating
  • Burning pain in the Stomach
  • Chest and hypochondriac pain
  • A sensation of Heat in the chest
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Episodic hematuria with fresh red Blood
  • The urine may be concentrated
  • T: Red
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Modifications

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