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 #47

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sargassum Hai Zao 20g Reduces Phlegm and softens areas of hardness.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 20g Resolves Phlegm and softens Phlegm nodules.
Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao 12g Alleviates pain, Controls acidity, Moves Blood, Promotes healing, Resolves Dampness.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 12g Absorbs acidity, Alleviates pain, Dissipates nodules, Softens hardness.

Formula Actions

  • Reduces Phlegm
  • Softens areas of hardness
  • Controls acidity
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Lymph node metastasis of 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

  • Lymph node metastasis of 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.