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 #70

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 6g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 6g Awakens the Spleen, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes Blood flow, Promotes the movement of Qi, Transforms turbid Dampness.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 6g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Catechu Er Cha 4.5g Absorbs suppuration, Clears Heat, Clears the Lungs and transforms Phlegm, Drains Dampness, Generates flesh, Stops bleeding.
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 3g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Transforms Stasis
  • Moves Qi
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Dissipate nodules
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Extreme dysphagia
  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • A definite obstruction between the pharynx and diaphragm
  • General debility
  • A localized pricking sensation in the chest and back
  • Sharp pain
  • Hemoptysis
  • Maybe hematemesis
  • Melaena
  • Constipation
  • Emaciation
  • Dry skin
  • Diminished saliva
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Normal or Dark blue or red with echymoses
  • C: Thin white or yellow or Thick and greasy
  • P: Rapid and forceful
  • Deep, sluggish and choppy or Choppy and uneven or Small and choppy

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.