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.)

Thymus Cancer #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 25g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces abscesses.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 25g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 25g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism, stabilizes the Exterior, stops sweating and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 25g Tonifies Qi and Blood, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh, expels toxins, relieves numbness and pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Dang Shen, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweating.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 25g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
With Huang Qi, for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
Rz. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 25g Tonifies the Spleen, tonifies Lung Qi and nourishes Lung, Stomach and Kidney Yin.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 15g Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces Stagnation, Transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 15g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, adjusts the Ying and Wei, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
With Chai Hu, for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
With Huang Qi, Bai Zhu and Dang Shen, for Qi Deficiency signs such as fatigue, weakness and pale, scanty menstrual Blood.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 15g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Dissolves accumulations, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Regulates Qi.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 15g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, disperses Wind-Heat and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Bai Shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Moves Qi
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • A mass on the thymus gland
  • Edema in the cheeks, face and feet which is aggravated by over exertion
  • Bodily form empty and debilitated
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness of the four limbs
  • A sallow, yellow complexion
  • Anorexia
  • Epigastric and abdominal distention and prolapse
  • Inhibited urination
  • Difficult defecation
  • Maybe diarrhea
  • T: Swollen with stasis spots
  • C: Thin and slimy
  • P: Wiry and choppy

Treats

  • Thymus gland cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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