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.)

Rectal Cancer #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 30g Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
Caulis Sargentodoxae Hong Teng 45g Clears Heat, Disperses Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces abscesses, Resolves toxicity, Stops pain.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sargassum Hai Zao 12g Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 9g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, strengthens the Spleen and prevents Stagnation.
Sm. Trichosanthis Gua Lou Ren 15g Clears Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, moistens the Intestines, promotes bowel movements, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
Fol. Revolutae Tie Shu Ye 45g Clears Heat, stops bleeding and dissipates Blood Stasis and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Charred Rz. Dryopteris Guan Zhong Tan 30g Stops bleeding.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Transforms Hot Phlegm
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Disperses Stasis
  • Softens areas of hardness
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Expectoration of thick, yellow sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe
  • Pain is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Dry skin
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Scarlet or Purple, possible red spots
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid or Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

  • Rectal 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.