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 #56

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Clematidis Wei Ling Xian 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels, reduces Phlegm and pathogenic water and alleviates pain.
Fol. Ponciri Gou Ju Ye 15g Promotes the circulation of Qi, dissipates nodulation and stops vomiting.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 250g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Relieves Fire toxicity, Resolves Dampness.
Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi 250g Disperses Cold, dispels Wind, dries Dampness, warms and tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Chuan 500g Activates the Blood, Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Regulates the circulation of Qi, Removes toxins.
Hb. Solani Nigri Long Kui 500g Activates the Blood, Clears Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Reduces swellings, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Dampness
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal distention and discomfort
  • Suffocating sensation in the chest
  • Dislike of oily foods
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Lassitude
  • Maybe thirst or thirst with no desire to drink
  • Diarrhea with foul smell or
  • Constipation
  • Scanty, dark urine
  • Fever
  • Sweet sticky taste or bitter taste in mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus or deafness
  • Poor memory
  • Aching, soreness or weakness of low back
  • Spermatorrhea or premature ejaculation
  • Aching in bones
  • Aching in leg and heel
  • Lumbago: low back feels cold, weak and aching
  • Feeling chilled
  • Aversion to Cold

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Notes

Modifications

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