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 #34

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Ram. Mori Sang Zhi 30g Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and collaterals, benefits the joints and stops spasms.
Hb. Taxilli Sang Ji Sheng 30g Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and nourishes the Blood.
With Xu Duan, Dang Gui and Du Zhong, for Yin and Blood Deficiency.
Rz. Curcumae Longae Jiang Huang 6g Eliminates Blood Stasis, Invigorates Blood, Opens the channels and collaterals to alleviate pain, Promotes the movement of Qi, Reduces swelling.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 12g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
With Xiang Fu, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 9g Harmonizes the Stomach, Increases Qi and Blood circulation, Nourishes the Liver, Reduces Food Stagnation, Relaxes the sinews, Transforms Dampness, Unblocks the channels.
Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong 12g Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
With Xu Duan, tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the lower back and secures the Chong and Ren.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 9g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, relaxes the sinews, invigorates the channels and alleviates pain.
Myrrh Mo Yao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, generates flesh, promotes healing and alleviates pain.
With Ru Xiang, disseminates and unblocks the organs and dredges the channels and collaterals to treat epigastric, flank, abdominal and joint pain and swollen, painful sores and sores that are hard but not painful.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 15g Resolves Phlegm and softens Phlegm nodules.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 20g Softens hardness and dissipates nodules.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi and alleviates
Pain
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Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 9g Abscesses and sores, Alleviates pain, Promotes the movement of Blood, Reduces swellings, Strengthens the sinews and bones, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Retinervus Citri Reticulatae Ju Luo 6g De-obstructs collaterals and transforms Phlegm.
Hb. Sargassii Hai Zao 15g Reduces Phlegm and softens areas of hardness.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
With Gan Cao, for goiter and scrofula.

Formula Actions

  • Unblocks the channels
  • Nourishes the Kidneys and Liver
  • Reduces Phlegm
  • Softens hardness
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stasis

Syndromes

  • Stomach cancer due to Blood and Phlegm Stagnation with Kidney Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Loss of appetite, especially for meat
  • Stomach distention
  • Dull pain
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Vomiting of saliva and undigested food
  • A rancid taste in the mouth
  • T: Normal
  • C: Thick and white
  • P: Tense and smooth or Tense and small

Treats

  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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