HERB FORMULAS

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER #42

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Gentianae Long Dan Cao 6g Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels, drains and pacifies Excess Liver Fire and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Chai Hu, Huang Qin and Mu Tong, for Liver Fire or Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat.
Wine-fried Rx. et Rz. Rhei Jiu Chao Da Huang 6g Purges accumulations, cools upper Jiao Fire and directs it downward to treat Large Intestine Heat toxin.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 9g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, disperses Wind-Heat and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Long Dan Cao, for Heat in the Liver channel.
With Huang Qin, restores normal function of the Liver and Gallbladder.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin 6g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire, detoxifies, calms ascending Liver Yang and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Da Huang, for constipation.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 6g Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi, stops pain
Sm. Pruni Yu Li Ren 9g Moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, promotes urination and reduces edema.
Ram. Perillae Zi Su Geng 9g Promotes the flow of Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, expands the chest and benefits the diaphragm
Rx. seu Rz. Nardostachydis Gan Song 9g Awakens the Spleen, promotes the movement of Qi, unblocks Stagnation, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 9g Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses, dissipates clumps and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Lignum Santali Albi Tan Xiang 3g Promotes movement of Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and alleviates pain.
Sm. Platycladi Bai Zi Ren 12g Nourishes the Heart, calms the Spirit, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, resolves Phlegm and disperses tumors.
Caulis Akebiae Mu Tong 10g Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Drains Damp-Heat
  • Circulates Qi
  • Clears Liver Fire
  • Promotes urination
  • Unblocks the bowels
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

SYNDROMES

  • Liver Fire with constipation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness
  • Sudden tinnitus or
  • Sudden deafness
  • Flushed face
  • Red, swollen, painful eyes
  • Irascibility with violent angry outbursts
  • Dry mouth
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Thirst
  • Vomiting sour or bitter liquid
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Constipation or dry stools
  • Maybe rib pain
  • In severe cases:
    Mania
    Hemoptysis
    Hematemesis
    Epistaxis
  • Liver Fire Attacks the Lungs:
    Hemoptysis
    Rib pain which is severe when coughing
  • Liver Fire Attacks the Stomach:
    Hematemesis
  • T: Red tip and edges
  • C: Thick, yellow, dry and rough
  • P: Wiry, Excess and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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