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 #64

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 30g Clears Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves Fire toxicity, Resolves Phlegm.
Salmiacum Xi Sha 30g Disperses Accumulation and stagnant Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes diuresis, Removes film, Resolves Phlegm, Softens hardness.
Borax Peng Sha 150g Relieves toxicity, prevents putrefication, reduces swellings, clears Heat, dissolves Phlegm, dries Dampness and transforms stones.
Galla Chinensis Wu Bei Zi 150g Absorbs moisture, Clears Dampness, Descends Fire, Reduces swellings, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 9g Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves Fire toxicity
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Disperses Accumulation
  • Disperses stagnant Blood
  • Softens hardness
  • 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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For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.