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 #23

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Gentianae Long Dan Cao 15g Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels and drains, pacifies Excess Liver Fire and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng 15g Drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 15g Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, generates Body Fluids and treats chronic febrile disorders.
Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie 50g Promotes urination and leaches out Dampness Drains Kidney Fire
Rx. Rubi Parvifolii Tian Qing Di Bai 100g No information
Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing 50-150g Drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang, alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 50-100g Drains Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling and inflammation, Relieves Fire toxicity, Stops pain.

Formula Actions

  • Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder
  • Drains Liver Heat
  • Pacifies Liver Yang
  • Drains Heat
  • Relieves Fire toxicity
  • Promotes urination
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain and fullness in ribs on both sides
  • Maybe pain in the right hypochondrium
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting sour and bitter fluids
  • Anorexia
  • Maybe alternating chills and fever
  • Concentrated, dark urine
  • Abdominal distention
  • Women:
    Yellow vaginal discharge with foul smell
    Pruritis vulvae
  • Men:
    Pain, swelling and burning sensations of testicles
  • T: Pink
  • C: Yellow and greasy or sticky

Treats

  • Nasopharyngeal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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