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 #14

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 9g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis Cools the Blood and reduces abscesses
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 9g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Dissolves accumulation, Invigorates Blood circulation, Regulates Qi.
Rz. Sparganii San Leng 9g Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, dissolves accumulations and alleviates pain.
With E Zhu, for hepatosplenomegaly with distention, pain, and immobile, palpable epigastric, sub-costal and abdominal masses (only for strong patients).
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Zi 3g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Cools the Blood
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Draws out toxicity
  • Discharges pus
  • Reduces swelling

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation with Toxic Heat

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

  • Stomach cancer
  • Cancer of the abdominal cavity

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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