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.)

Prostate Cancer #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Ampelopsis Brevipedunculatae Ye Pu Tao 30g Clears Heat, Detoxifies, Disperses extravasated Blood, Reduces swellings.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30-60g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins and reduces abscesses (internally and topically).
Hb. Lobeliae Chinensis Ban Bian Lian 30-60g Clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces toxicity.
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 30g Relieves toxicity and eliminates Dampness

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Detoxifies
  • Reduces swellings
  • Cools the Blood
  • Eliminates Dampness

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Usually asymptomatic until the later stages
  • Low back pain
  • Lower abdominal fullness
  • Difficult urination
  • Bitter taste in the mouth
  • Thirst
  • Fever
  • Constipation
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow and greasy
  • P: Rolling and rapid or Excess and rapid

Treats

  • Prostate 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.