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 #8

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Euphorbiae Lunulatae Mao Yan Cao 30g Resolves Phlegm, resolves toxicity, promotes urination, alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, clears Heat, expels pus, clears Damp-Heat and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Imperatae Bai Mao Gen 30g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, clears Heat, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Sophorae Carbonisatus Huai Jiao Tan 15g Clears and directs Heat downward, cools the Blood, moistens the Intestines and stops bleeding.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 15g Softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Sanguisorbae Carbonisatus Di Yu Tan 30g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, clears Toxic Heat, astringes fluids and generates flesh.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Fr. Toosendan Chuan Lian Zi 10g Dredges Liver Qi, Releases Stagnation, Stops pain and conducts Heat out from below.

Formula Actions

  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Promotes urination
  • Alleviates pain
  • Circulates water
  • Reduces edema
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Stops bleeding
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Edema
  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate 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
  • Ascites
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid

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.