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 #31

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
*Rz. Pinelliae Sheng Ban Xia 6g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, dissipates nodules and reduces Stagnation..
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 9g Alleviates pain, Prevents Stagnation, Promotes the movement of Qi, Strengthens the Spleen.
Sm. Alpiniae Katsumadai Cao Dou Kou 9g Dries Dampness, warms the Middle Jiao, stops vomiting and strengthens the Spleen.
With Ban Xia, for Cold Phlegm affecting the chest and diaphragm with vomiting.
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha Shen 30g Nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.
With Gu Ya and Ji Nei Jin, for Chronic Stomach Yin Deficiency with poor appetite or Food Stagnation.
Dry-fried Rz. Atractylodis Chao Cang Zhu 9g Strongly dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen.
With Xiang Fu, for chest, epigastric and abdominal pain, distention and discomfort due to Dampness and Qi Obstruction.
Hb. Dendrobii Shi Hu 9g Nourishes Stomach and Lung Yin, clears Heat and generates fluids.
Poria Fu Ling 9g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
With Mu Xiang, for diarrhea and borborygmus due to Dampness.
With Ban Xia, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
With Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 9g Regulates Qi, descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ke, for abdominal distention, fullness and pain due to Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation.
With Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and cough with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
With Cang Zhu and Fu Ling, for A thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
With Cang Zhu, for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation.
Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli Ji Nei Jin 12g Strongly reduces Food Stagnation, improves the Spleen’s transportive function, transforms hardness and dissolves stones.
With Dan Shen, for epigastric pain.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 15g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rz. Anemones Raddeanae Liang Tou Jian 30g Disperses swelling, dispels abdominal lumps and resolves Phlegm.
Fr. Oryzae Germinatus Gu Ya 15g Harmonizes the Center, Promotes digestion, Reduces Food Stagnation, Strengthens and opens the Stomach, Strengthens the Spleen and encourages appetite.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 12g Absorbs acid, Alleviates pain, Dissipates nodules, Dissolves Phlegm, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Pollen Typhae Pu Huang 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and promotes urination.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 6g Promotes the movement of Qi, Reduces distention and pressure, Resolves hardenings and removes stagnated food.

Formula Actions

  • Dries Dampness
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Reduces Stagnation
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis
  • Reduces Food Stagnation

Syndromes

  • Stomach cancer due to Spleen Deficiency Edema with Phlegm and Food Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Upper abdominal discomfort and pain
  • Edema
  • Edema in limbs, especially lower limbs
  • Maybe anasarca
  • Maybe abdominal distention
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loose stools
  • Physical and mental fatigue
  • T: Pale
  • C: White and moist
  • P: Soft and even

Treats

  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • * Sheng Ban Xia is toxic and is not generally used internally.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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