HERB FORMULAS

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER #66

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Hb. Agrimoniae Xian He Cao 30g Astringes leakage of Blood, stops bleeding, tonifies Qi and Blood, reduces swelling, eliminates pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 12g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Catharsius Qiang Lang 12g Relieves constipation, attacks toxins, disperses Blood Stagnation and calms the Shen.
Hb. Dendrobii Shi Hu 12g Nourishes Stomach and Lung Yin, clears Heat, generates fluids, enriches Kidney Yin and reduces Heat from Deficiency.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 12g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin, stops coughing, nourishes Stomach Yin and generates Fluids.
With Tian Men Dong, for Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency with consumptive coughing and occasional hemoptysis.
Rx. Asparagi Tian Men Dong 12g Nourishes Kidney Yin, clears Lung Heat, sedates Fire, moistens the Lungs, nourishes the Kidneys, generates Fluids, resolves Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 12g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation and swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Hou Po, for Phlegm-induced coughing, vomiting and epigastric and abdominal distention.
Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam Zhu Ru 12g Clears Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, clears Heat and stops vomiting.
With Shi Hu, harmonizes the Stomach by descending Qi and replenishing Yin Fluids to treat hunger with no desire to eat with recurrent nausea, vomiting or dry heaves, thirst and a dry mouth due to Stomach Yin Deficiency.
Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua 12g Resolves Phlegm Stagnation in the Lungs and calms rebellious Stomach Qi.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for vomiting, coughing, wheezing and epigastric distention due to congested fluids.
Haematitum Ci Shi 30g Anchors Liver Yang, calms the Spirit, benefits Yin, nourishes the Kidneys and augments the Liver.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 9g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Liver and Spleen.
Flos Caryophylli Ding Xiang 9g Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain and descends Qi Warms the Kidneys and assists Yang.
Lignum Aquilariae Chen Xiang 9g Promotes movement of Qi, alleviates pain, descends Qi, regulates the Middle, dispels Cold, warms the Spleen and Stomach, stops vomiting, warms the Kidneys and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Mu Xiang, relieves pain.
Fr. Amomi Rotundus Bai Dou Kou 9g Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Stomach, warms the Middle Jiao, descends Qi and stops vomiting.
With Ding Xiang, for belching due to Stomach Cold.
Fr. Toosendan Chuan Lian Zi 9g Dredges Liver Qi, releases Stagnation, stops pain and conducts Heat out from below.
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis Hou Po 9g Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 9g Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, dispels Phlegm, stops coughing, nourishes the Stomach, generates fluids and clears Heat.
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha Shen 9g Nourishes Lung Yin, clears Lung Heat, nourishes Stomach Yin, generates fluids and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin.
 With Mai Men Dong, for a dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin and a dry throat, constipation, thirst and a red tongue with little coat due to pathogenic Warmth or Heat injuring the Stomach Yin or long-term Yin Deficiency.
Rz. Imperatae Bai Mao Gen 15g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, promotes urination, clears Heat from the Stomach and Lungs and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Stops bleeding
  • Moves Qi
  • Warms the Middle
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

SYNDROMES

  • Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold and Phlegm

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Hacking cough with little yellow sputum or
  • No sputum
  • Blood tinged sputum (when Yin Deficient Fire is present)
  • Spitting saliva
  • Wheezing
  • Coughing with sputum
  • Copious sputum
  • Chest distention
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dry, uncomfortable sensation in throat
  • Hiccups
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry throat
  • Itching in throat
  • Coughing up difficult-to-extectorate Phlegm
  • Nausea
  • Hoarse voice, low voice or loss of voice
  • Thirst
  • Asthma
  • Flushed face
  • Five sole Heat
  • Afternoon fever
  • Night sweats
  • Emaciation
  • Nausea
  • Maybe dry retching or
  • Vomiting
  • No appetite or
  • Famished but with no desire to eat
  • Malar flush (especially in afternoon)
  • Irritability with low grade fever
  • Dry stools or
  • Loose, unformed stools
  • Mild constant epigastric pain; relieved by warmth and pressure
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal pain and fullness after meals
  • Excessive salivation
  • Cold limbs
  • Lassitude
  • Weakness
  • Sallow or pale, dull complexion
  • Maybe edema
  • Maybe scanty urination
  • Maybe clear, watery, copious vaginal discharge
  • Chills
  • Chest fullness
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Stabbing pain in the bones and joints
  • Anorexia
  • Indigestion
  • Hiccup
  • T: Red and dry or Pale
  • C: Little or None or Thick and white or White and greasy
  • P: Thready and rapid or Deficient and rapid or Sinking and slow or Deep, thready and forceless

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • Take in decoction morning and evening.

MODIFICATIONS