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 39

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Calomelas Qing Fen 15g Resolves toxicity, strongly kills parasites, generates flesh and promotes the healing of sores.
Mylabris Ban Mao 20g Attacks toxins, Dispels Blood Stasis, Disperses clumps, Erodes sores, Invigorates the Blood.
Sm. Crotonis Ba Dou Shuang 20g Breaks up clogged Phlegm, Kills parasites, Promotes healing of abscesses and ulcers topically, Purges accumulated Cold.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 45g Expels Intestinal Wind, Relieves diarrhea, Stops bleeding, Stops spasms.
Periostracum Cicadae Chan Tui 45g Disperses Wind and clears Heat.
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 120g Relieves toxicity and eliminates Dampness.
Nidus Vespae Lu Feng Fang 60g Expels Wind, Relieves toxicity, Treats tumors and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Attacks toxins
  • Erodes sores
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Promotes healing

Syndromes

  • Stomach cancer

Clinical Manifestations

  • Early stage:
    Often no symptoms
    Upper abdominal pain
    Discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • Middle stage:
    Anorexia
    Progressive dysphagia
    Nausea
    Weight loss
    Melaena
Late stage:
Vomiting after eating
Edema
Ascites
Anemia
Hepatomegaly
Abdominal tumor
The tumor is firm and irregular

Treats

  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • This is a very toxic formula and should be used with great care in order to prevent bleeding.
  • This formula tends to create loose stools.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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