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.)

Kang Ai Er Hao Fang - 抗癌二号方 - Anticancer Prescription #2

English: Anticancer Prescription #2
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 15g Clears Heat and expels toxins.
Lignum Aquilariae Chen Xiang 15g Promotes movement of Qi, alleviates pain, descends Qi, regulates the Middle, dispels Cold, warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Stomach, stops vomiting and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sm. Alpineae Katsumadai Cao Dou Kou 15g Dries Dampness, warms the Middle Jiao, stops vomiting and strengthens the Spleen.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Warms the Middle Jiao

Syndromes

  • Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Frequent epigastric and abdominal distention and fullness which is worse after eating
  • Vomiting of partially digested food about twelve hours after eating
  • Vomiting relieves the abdominal discomfort
  • The vomitus may have thick or thin frothy mucus
  • Maybe epigastric masses and/or splash on palpation
  • Stuffiness in the chest
  • General weakness
  • Nausea
  • Mild constant epigastric pain; relieved by warmth and pressure
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Loose, unformed stools
  • Excessive salivation
  • Cold limbs
  • Lassitude
  • Weakness
  • Sallow or pale, dull complexion
  • Maybe edema
  • Maybe scanty urination
  • Maybe clear, watery, copious vaginal discharge
  • T: Pale
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Deep, thready and forceless

Treats

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and take 1.5g three times daily.

Modifications

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