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 #43

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Lithospermi/ Arnebiae Zi Cao 30g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, Nourishes Yin, and generates fluids.
Rx. Sanguisorbae Di Yu 15g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, clears Toxic Heat, astringes fluids and generates flesh.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 15g Clears Heat, Clears the Liver, Cools the Blood, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 12g Clears Heat, Dispels Phlegm, Generates fluids, Nourishes the Stomach, Nourishes Yin.
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 12g Transforms Phlegm.
Ram. Mori Sang Zhi 9g Benefits the joints, Dispels Wind-Dampness, Promotes diuresis, Reduces edema, Stops spasms, Unblocks the channels and collaterals.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Cools the Blood
  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Relieves Fire toxins
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Dissipates nodules and
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Syndromes

  • Blood Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • High fever
  • Confusion of mind
  • Delirium
  • Mania
  • Dark yellow urine
  • Excessive skin rashes all over body
  • Hemorrhage:
    Hematemesis
    Hemoptysis
    Epistaxis
    Hemafecia
    Hematuria
  • T: Deep red, dry or Purple red
    C: None
    P: Rapid or Thready and rapid or Thready and feeble

Treats

  • Liver cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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