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 #12

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 1-9g Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi.
With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
With Bai Zhu and Fu Ling, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency with Dampness with anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distention and fatigue.
Poria Fu Ling 9-18g Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen, Transforms Phlegm.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
With Ren Shen and Bai Zhu, for weak and deficient Spleen with fatigue, anorexia and loose stools.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
Ginger-processed Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis Zhi Hou Po 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, descends Rebellious Qi, resolves Stagnation, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ke, for abdominal distention due to Qi and Food Stagnation.
With Zhi Ban Xia and Fu Ling, for Phlegm Obstructing the Qi, leading to coughing, vomiting or a sense of something stuck in the throat.
Baked Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Roasted Rz. Sparganii Chao San Leng 3-10g Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, dissolves accumulations and alleviates pain.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-14g Descends Rebellious Qi, Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Harmonizes the Stomach, Reduces Stagnation, Stops vomiting, Transforms Phlegm.
With Ren Shen, for vomiting due to Stomach Deficiency.
Cx. Mori Sang Bai Pi 6-18g Promotes urination and reduces edema.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen , augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies the Spleen
  • Augments Qi
  • Dries Dampness
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Descends Rebellious Qi
  • Stops vomiting
  • Harmonizes the Stomach
  • Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Regulates Qi
  • Dissolves accumulations
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Damp Stagnation with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Melaena
  • Edema
  • Ascites
  • Anemia
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Abdominal tumor
  • The tumor is firm and irregular

Treats

  • Advanced stomach cancer

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