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 #71

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 4g Stops coughing, calms wheezing and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Poria Fu Ling 5g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang 2g Warms the Middle, expels Cold, warms the Lungs, transforms thin mucus, warms the channels and stops bleeding.
With Gan Cao, for epigastric pain and vomiting due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 2g Tonifies Qi, Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops coughing, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Stops coughing and wheezing
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Warms the Middle
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Damp

Clinical Manifestations

  • Cough with copious, thin, white, frothy sputum
  • Chest congestion with full feeling
  • Dyspnea which is worse when lying down
  • Sometimes asthma
  • T: Pink
  • C: Thick, white and greasy or sticky
  • P: Slippery

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.