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 #8

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 8g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, harmonizes the Stomach, dissipates nodules and reduces Stagnation.
With Fu Ling, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 3g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Drains Damp-Heat, Eliminates irritability, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces Fire, Reduces swelling, Relieves toxicity.
Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata Zhi Fu Zi 0.5-1g Disperses Cold and Dampness, warms the channels and stops pain.
With Fu Ling, for lower body edema and dysuria.
Poria Fu Ling 5g Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Strengthens the Spleen, Transforms Phlegm.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 4g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks bowels.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 2g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, resolves Phlegm, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Dries Dampness
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Descends Rebellious Qi
  • Stops vomiting
  • Harmonizes the Stomach
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Reduces Stagnation

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Damp Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Melaena
  • Edema
  • Abdominal distention
  • Chest and hypochondriac distention
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Vertigo
  • Ascites
  • Anemia
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Abdominal tumor
  • The tumor is firm and irregular
  • Thirst with no desire to drink
  • Maybe no thirst
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • T: Normal
  • C: Thick and slippery
  • P: Slippery, full and maybe wiry

Treats

  • Stomach cancer
  • Esophageal 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.