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 #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 3-12g Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao, drains Kidney Fire, drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity.
With Zhi Mu, for Lower Jiao Damp-Heat.
Rz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu 6-12g Clears Heat, drains Fire, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, clears Deficiency Fire and quenches thirst.
With Huang Bai, clears Heat and Drains Fire for Yin Deficiency Fire.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling from sores and abscesses, Relieves pain.
Caulis Akebiae Mu Tong 3-10g Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction.
Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli Ji Nei Jin 3-30g Transforms hardness and dissolves stones.
Squama Manitis Chuan Shan Jia 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swelling and promotes the discharge of pus.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 9-30g Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits the Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Softens hardness.
Corium Erinacei Ci Wei Pi 3-5g Controls pain, Controls urination and removes Phlegm, Disperses Cold, Fortifies Jing, Promotes the movement of Qi, Removes Wind.

Formula Actions

  • Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao
  • Drains Fire
  • Relieves Fire toxicity
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Moistens Dryness
  • Clears Deficiency Fire
  • Promotes urination
  • Transforms hardness
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Reduces swelling

Syndromes

  • Toxic Dampness and Heat Generating Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Usually asymptomatic until later stages
  • Pain and swelling
  • Low back pain
  • Lower abdominal fullness
  • Difficult urination
  • Bitter taste in the mouth
  • Thirst, does not like to drink
  • Constipation
  • T: Normal or Red
  • C: Yellow and greasy
  • P: Soft and rapid or Taut and rapid or Rolling and rapid

Treats

  • Prostate 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.