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.)

Stomach Cancer #11

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 2g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, resolves Phlegm, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
With Bai Shao, moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.
Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang 4g Warms the Middle, expels Cold, warms the channels and stops bleeding.
With Gan Cao, for epigastric pain and vomiting due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 4g Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 6g Nourishes the Blood, softens the Liver, adjusts the Ying and Wei, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.
With Gan Cao, for abdominal pain due to disharmony between the Liver and Stomach.
Maltosum Yi Tang 20g Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, tonifies the Middle Jiao and alleviates pain and coldness.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Spleen
  • Augments Qi
  • Warms the Middle
  • Expels Cold
  • Nourishes the Blood

Syndromes

  • Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold

Clinical Manifestations

  • Upper abdominal discomfort and pain which is better with warmth and pressure
  • Anorexia
  • Weight loss
  • Melaena
  • Edema
  • Ascites
  • Anemia
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Abdominal tumor
  • The tumor is firm and irregular
  • Anemia
  • White facial color
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting of watery fluid
  • Loose stools
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Cold extremities
  • Edema of the legs
  • T: Pale with teethmarks
  • C: White
  • P: Deep and thready or Soft

Treats

  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.