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.)

Liver Cancer #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fol. Mahoniae Shi Da Gong Yao Ye 30g Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, relieves cough, resolves Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Solani Nigri Long Kui 30-60g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, invigorates the Blood, reduces swellings and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Reduces swellings
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Relieves cough
  • Resolves Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Heat and Phlegm

Clinical Manifestations

  • Stabbing pain in the epigastrium which is worse with pressure
  • Substantial or insubstantial mass beneath the Heart which is painful on palpation
  • Vomiting food mixed with Blood
  • Dry, black stools
  • Melaena
  • Dry skin
  • Local redness
  • Swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Normal or Purple or Purple spots
  • C: Thin white or yellow
  • P: Rapid and forceful or Deep and thready or Choppy

Treats

  • Liver cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Take twice a day.

Modifications

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