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 #5

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9-15g Clears Heat, expels pus and clears Damp-Heat.
Caulis Wisteriae Sinensis Zhong Yao Cai 6-9g Relieves Dampness and treats cancer.
Fr. Cheblae He Zi 6-9g Astringes Intestines, stops diarrhea and relieves Qi Stagnation in the diaphragm and chest.
Fr. Trappae Bispinosae Ling Jiao 6-9g Quenches thirst, Regulates Qi, Relieves Summeheat, Stops restlessness, Strengthens the Spleen, Treats cancer.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves Dampness

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Melaena
  • Epigastric focal distention
  • Fullness and tightness with very slight or no pain
  • Dry heaves
  • Borborygmus
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Ascites
  • Anemia
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Abdominal tumor
  • The tumor is firm and irregular
  • Subcardiac distention
  • Heartburn
  • Resistance below the Heart
  • Soft epigastrium
  • Ascites
  • T: Normal or with a red tip
  • C: Thin, yellow and greasy
  • P: Wiry and rapid or Wiry, tight and rapid

Treats

  • Stomach cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Modifications

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