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 #9

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Gecko Ge Jie 10g Tonifies the Kidneys and Lungs and relieves cough and dyspnea.
Rz. Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Huang Yao Zi 30g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Reduces masses, Reduces toxicity, Resolves Phlegm.
Hb. Eupatorii Pei Lan 30g Aromatically dispels Middle Jiao turbid filth to unbind the Stomach.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Clears Heat, Expels pus, Relieves pain, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Reduces toxicity
  • Tonifies the Kidneys and Lungs
  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Resolves Dampness
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Reduces masses

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • High fever
  • No chills
  • Aversion to Heat
  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Restlessness
  • Thirst
  • Dark yellow urine
  • Dyspnea
  • Chest pain
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Thick yellow Phlegm
  • T: Red
  • C: Thick and yellow, maybe dry and sticky
  • P: Rapid, maybe slippery, maybe forceful

Treats

  • Advanced esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Steep all of the ingredients in sealed wine for two weeks. Take 15-20ml of the wine three times a day on an empty stomach or during a meal. For those with alcohol addiction. the dosage may be increased to 150ml a day.

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.