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 #52

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Calcined Fr. Crataegi Duan Shan Zha 500g Dissipates clumps, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Reduces and guides out Food Stagnation, Transforms accumulations, Transforms Blood Stasis.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 500g Alleviates pain, Alleviates thirst, Astringes the Intestines, Expels roundworms, Generates fluids, Stops bleeding, Stops diarrhea.
Roasted Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 2000g Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach Yin and stops diarrhea.
Poria Fu Ling 250g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Reduces and guides out Food Stagnation
  • Transforms Blood Stasis
  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells
  • Generates fluids
  • Nourishes Stomach Yin
  • Leaches out Dampness
  • Strengthens the Spleen

Syndromes

  • Food Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Epigastric fullness, distention and pain with dislike of pressure
  • Belching with rotten food smell
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Detests food or
  • Vomits after eating
  • Distention is reduced after vomiting
  • Unformed stools or
  • Knotted constipation
  • T: Pink
  • C: Thick and greasy
  • P: Slippery

Treats

  • Stomach cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a powder and mix with honey to form pills of 6g each. Take three pills after each meal.

Modifications

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