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.)

Wei Ai Sheng Xue Tang - 胃癌盛血汤 - Stomach Cancer Flourishing Blood Decoction

English: Stomach Cancer Flourishing Blood Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 30g Tonifies Qi and Blood, promotes urination, reduces edema, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh, expels toxins, relieves numbness and pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 30g Generates Body Fluids, Strengthens the Spleen, Tonifies Qi, Treats chronic febrile disorders.
Caulis Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng 30g Invigorates and tonifies the Blood and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 10g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Poria Fu Ling 10g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 15g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 15g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 15g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine and benefits the marrow Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Qi, Yin and Blood
  • Dispels Dampness
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Fatigue
  • Loose stools
  • Poor appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Pale face
  • Weak voice
  • Shortness of breath
  • Reluctance to speak
  • Sweating with little or no exertion
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Dry skin
  • Dry hair
  • Poor memory
  • Paleness
  • Scanty periods
  • T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Weak or Thin and choppy

Treats

  • Chemo support for breast cancer with Stomach metastasis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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