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 #16

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Succus Bambusae Zhi Li 20ml Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu 9g Clears Heat and drains Fire from the Lungs and Stomach, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generates Fluids, clears Deficiency Fire and quenches thirst.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 9g Calms wheezing, Moistens the Intestines, Stops cough, Unblocks bowels.
Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren 15g Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood, calms the Spirit, astringes sweat and generates fluids.
With Zhi Mu, nourishes Liver Blood and Heart Yin to clear Deficiency Fire.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 15g Increases Qi and Blood circulation, harmonizes the Stomach and transforms Dampness.
Prunus Kaki Shi Shuang 60g Descends Qi and clears Lung Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Harmonizes the Stomach
  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Stomach Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Incessant, dull pain with a cutting sensation in the Stomach
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Melaena
  • Edema
  • Ascites
  • Anemia
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Abdominal tumor
  • The tumor is firm and irregular
  • A wan, sallow complexion
  • No appetite or
  • Famished but with no desire to eat
  • Abdominal distention after meals
  • Dry throat
  • Dry, tarry stools
  • Irritability with low grade fever
  • Maybe dry retching or
  • Hiccups
  • T: Red
  • C: Little and dry
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For Rebellious Qi: For chest distention and anorexia:
+ Rz. Pinelliae Preparata Zhi Ban Xia + Powdered Lignum Santali Albi Tan Xiang
Or
+ Powdered Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum Chen Xiang

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