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 #28

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 12g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 15g Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Soothes irritability.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 6g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels, Unblocks menstruation.
Hb. Scutellariae Barbatae Ban Zhi Lian 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxins, invigorates the Blood, reduces swellings, mildly dispels Blood Stasis and treats various types of cancer.
Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao 30g Clears Heat in the Qi Stage, Drains Fire, Quenches thirst, Relieves irritability.
Rx. Rhapontici Lou Lu 10g Clears Heat, Drains abscesses and swellings, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves toxicity.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 15g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Akebiae Ba Yue Zha 15g Controls pain, Disperses clumps, Dredges the Liver, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates Qi.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 12g Dissipates nodules, Dissolves Phlegm, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 15g Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.

Formula Actions

  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Tonifies Qi
  • Regulates the Liver
  • Clears Heat
  • Invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

  • Spleen Qi Deficiency with Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Sallow complexion
  • Fatigue
  • Anorexia
  • Four limbs feel tired and heavy
  • Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating
  • Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting
  • Loose stools
  • Shortness of breath
  • 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 or Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Wiry or Even, forceless and deficient

Treats

  • Liver cancer

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