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 #46

English:  
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Selanginellae Juan Bai 30g Invigorates the Blood circulation, stops bleeding and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Rhodomytri Shui Duo Nian 30g Alleviates pain, Controls bleeding, Dispels Wind, Eliminates Dampness.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 9g Drains abscesses, Invigorates the channels, Promotes the movement of Blood, Reduces swelling.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 9g Dissipates nodules, Dissolves Phlegm, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 9g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins and reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Salviae Chinensis Shi Jian Chuan 30g Invigorates, cools and nourishes the Blood, relieves Heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis, dissipates nodulation, reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hippocampus Hai Ma 3g Tonifies Kidney Yang and regulates Qi and Blood.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood circulation,
  • Breaks up Stasis
  • Stops bleeding
  • Clears Heat
  • Strongly relieves Fire toxins
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • 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
  • 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
  • T: Red or Purple, possible purple or red spots
  • C: White or Yellow
  • P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy or Tight or Thready and rapid

Treats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

   
       

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