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 #18 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Amomi Rotundus Bai Dou Kou 6g Promotes the movement of Qi aromatically transforms Dampness.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 6g Promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain Dispels Damp-Heat.
Fr. Amomi Sha Ren 6g Promotes the movement of Qi and warms the Middle.
With Mu Xiang, increases the flow of Qi in the digestive system while reducing distention and Food Stagnation, alleviating pain and strengthening the Spleen.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 12g Nourishes Yin.

Formula Actions

  • Promotes the movement of Qi

Syndromes

  • Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Distention and pain in the sides or flanks
  • Suffocating sensation in the chest
  • Tendency to sigh
  • Melancholy
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Inappropriate anger
  • Irregular menses
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Breast distention and pain before and during menses
  • T: Pink
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Wiry

Treats

  • Liver cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a powder, mix with honey or vinegar and apply to the Liver area.

Modifications

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