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.)

Nasopharyngeal Cancer #21

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Arisaematis Preparata Zhi Tian Nan Xing 50-150g Dries Dampness, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling and alleviates pain.
Hb. Selanginellae Doederleinii Shi Shang Bai 100g Dries Dampness, expels Phlegm, reduces swelling and alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 15g Clears Lung Heat, Dissipates nodules, Eliminates pus, Reduces abscesses, Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Hb. Xanthii Cang Er Cao 15g Clears Heat toxins, Dispels Wind, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Removes nasal polyps.
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha Shen 15-50g Nourishes Lung Yin and clears Lung Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Dries Dampness
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Transforms Hot Phlegm
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Nourishes Lung Yin
  • Reduces swelling
  • Alleviates pain
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Nasopharyngeal 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.