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 #26

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 12g Clears Heat, expels toxins, promotes urination and resolves bloating,
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 12g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Fr. Akebiae Ba Yue Zha 12g Controls pain, Disperses clumps, Dredges the Liver, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes urination, Regulates Qi, Removes toxin.
Fol. Citri Reticulatae Ju Ye 12g Disperses clumps, Dredges the Liver, Promotes the proper movement of Qi, Reduces swellings.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 12g Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces abscesses.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 12g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling from sores and abscesses, Relieves pain.
Caulis Lonicerae Ren Dong Teng 30g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, cools the Blood and relieves abdominal pain due to inflammation.
Per. Arecae Da Fu Pi 12g Descends Qi, eases the Middle, promotes urination and reduces edema.
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 12g Dissipates clumps, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Transforms Blood Stasis.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 12g Dissipates nodules, Eliminates pus, Reduces abscesses, Regulates Qi.
Hb. Artemisiae Annuae Yin Chen 12g Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder, relieves jaundice and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 12g Tonifies Qi and Blood, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh, expels toxins and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Disperses Heat
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Deep jaundice
  • Hypochondriac pain
  • A lump under the ribs
  • High fever
  • Thirst
  • Epistaxis
  • Spots on the skin
  • Constipation
  • Scanty, red urine
  • Hemorrhaging
  • Loss of consciousness
  • May be ascites (late stage)
  • Weakness
  • Bleeds easily
  • Hypochondriac pain
  • Chest distention
  • Abdominal pain
  • Poor appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe
  • Pain is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Dry skin
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas,
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • Maybe jaundice
  • T: Red or Purple, possible purple or red spots
    Red purple if there is Heat
    Blue purple if there is Cold
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Tight or Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

  • Liver cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Notes

Modifications

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