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 #58

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha Shen 6g Nourishes Lung, Liver, Kidney and Stomach Yin and clears Lung Heat.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 6g Activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Bul. Fritillariae Chuan Bei Mu 4.5g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing and nourishes and moistens the Lungs, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Poria Fu Ling 3g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 1.5g Activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, speeds healing of chronic sores, clears Heat, cools the Blood and alleviates pain.
With Dan Shen, for Heat with Blood Stasis causing chest Bi.
Fr. Amomi Rotundus Bai Dou Kou 1.2g Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Stomach, warms the Middle Jiao, descends Qi and stops vomiting.
Stamen Nelumbinis Lian Xu 1.5g Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes Jing and clears Heart Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Regulates Qi
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Moistens Dryness

Syndromes

  • Alternating 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.