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 #62

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 12g Clears Heat, expels toxins and promotes urination.
Fr. Akebiae Ba Yue Zha 12g Controls pain, Disperses clumps, Dredges the Liver, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes urination, Regulates Qi, Relieves restlessness, Removes toxin.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Semen Impatientis Ji Xing Zi 30g Disperses Blood Stagnation, Disperses tumors, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins, Softens hardness.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 30g Calms the Spirit, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood, Reduces abscesses.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 30g Dissipates nodules and alleviates pain, Dissolves Phlegm, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 30g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin and benefits Jing.
Rx. Lithospermi/ Arnebiae Zi Cao 30g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins aids healing of tissues.
Rx. Sophorae Tonkinensis Shan Dou Gen 30g Clears Heat, Disperses swellings, Improves the throat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing 9g Alleviates pain, Dries Dampness, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling.
Flos Caryophylli Ding Xiang 9g Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain, descends Qi, warms the Kidneys and assists Yang.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 9g Promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Catharsius Qiang Lang 9g Relieves constipation, attacks toxins and disperses Blood Stagnation.
Sm. Strychni Ma Qian Zi 4.5g Alleviates pain, Cools Blood Heat to reduce swelling, Disperses clumps, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Unblocks the channels and collaterals.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves fire toxicity
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Cools the Blood
  • Dissipates clumps
  • Dries Dampness
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Reduces swelling
  • Alleviates pain
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Normal
  • C: Thin white or yellow
  • P: Rapid and forceful

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.