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.)

Ovarian Cancer #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 30g Transforms Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, dissipates clumps and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui and Yi Mu Cao, for menstrual pain and postpartum lower abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis.
Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao 15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Stasis, reduces masses, regulates menstruation, clears Heat, resolves toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Stasis with infertility, irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain and fullness, and scanty menstruation.
With Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, for dysmenorrhea or lower abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 9g Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi and stops pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for body aches and headaches due to Blood Stagnation.
Rx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi Zi Cao 9g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 6g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses, and amenorrhea.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe
  • Pan is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas
  • Dry skin
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Purple, possible purple or red spots
    Red purple if there is Heat
    Blue purple if there is Cold
  • C: White
  • P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

  • Ovarian 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.