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UTERINE CANCER

GENERAL

Clinical Manifestations	Uterine cancer is the abnormal growth of any cells that comprise uterine tissue. The buildup of cancer cells may form a mass. Non-cancer cells that form a mass are termed benign tumors.
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas	Grind 30-60g of the shell or kernel of Fr. Trapae Bispinosae Ling Jiao into a powder. Take 6g raw or with honey at a time. Decoct 24g Rz. et Rx. Veratri Nigri Li Lu with 18g Sm. Iridis Ma Lin Zi and take once a day. Uterine neck: Apply a 10%-20% solution of Rz. Dysosmae Pleianthae Ba Jiao Lian directly to the lesion. With breast cancer: Uterine Cancer #7
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SPLEEN NOT GOVERNING THE BLOOD

Clinical Manifestations	Sallow or pale complexion Anorexia Four limbs feel tired and heavy Physical and mental exhaustion Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose or unformed stools Shortness of breath Dizziness Palpitations Functional Uterine Bleeding Purpura Epistaxis Hemafecia Hematuria Menorrhagia Metrorrhagia T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Benefit Qi Conserve Blood
Herb Formulas	Jiao Ai Tang
Points	SP-1, SP-3, ST-36, UB-20 For Deficiency type uterine bleeding: DU-20, LI-11, REN-4, SP-4, SP-10, SP-14, UB-17

HEART BLOOD AND SPLEEN QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Palpitations Insomnia Much dreaming Easily startled Poor memory Four limbs tired and lethargic Loss of appetite Distention and fullness of the epigastrium and abdomen Loose stools Sallow complexion Copious, pale menses Uterine bleeding or Light menstrual flow or Amenorrhea T: Pale P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Reinforce and Benefit the heart and Spleen
Herb Formulas	Gui Pi Tang
Points	HT-7, REN-4, SP-1, SP-6, ST-36, UB-15, UB-20

QI AND YANG DEFICIENCY WITH BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Lower abdominal pain Fatigue Loose stools Anorexia Dizziness Pale face Weak voice Reluctance to speak Sweating with little or no exertion Chills Cold limbs Inability to get warm Loose stools Profuse clear urine Spontaneous sweating Lassitude Dark complexion Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pan is worse with pressure Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas, Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Pale or Blue-Purple, possible purple or red spots C: White P: Empty, slow and choppy or Deep and weak
Treatment Principle	TonifY Qi Nourish Yin Invigorate the Blood Soften hardness Dissipate nodules Warm the Middle Jiao Disperse Cold Dispel Dampness
Herb Formulas	Uterine Cancer #1
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QI, BLOOD AND YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Anemia Uterine bleeding Cold extremities Pale or sallow face Dizziness General fatigue Coarse skin Nocturnal emissions Weak knees Fatigue Dyspnea Night sweats Irregular menstruation Insomnia Intolerance of Cold Decreased eyesight after a prolonged illness Anxiety Intermittent fever Jaundice Deficient cough Shortness of breath Palpitations Anorexia Listlessness Lassitude Spontaneous sweating Spermatorrhea Continuous spotting Leukorrhea Weak legs and knees T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Replenish Yang Warm and tonify Qi and Blood
Herb Formulas	Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
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BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Hypochondriac pain Chest distention Abdominal pain Poor appetite Fatigue Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pain is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas, Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots Maybe jaundice T: Purple, possible purple or red spots Red purple if there is Heat Blue purple if there is Cold C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
Treatment Principle	Invigorate the Blood Break up Stagnation
Herb Formulas	Uterine Cancer #6
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BLOOD STAGNATION WITH QI AND BLOOD DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots Fatigue Loose stools Poor appetite Dizziness Pale face Weak voice Reluctance to speak Sweating with little or no exertion Palpitations Insomnia Dry skin Dry hair Poor memory Paleness Scanty periods T: Purple, possible purple or red spots or Pale or Pale, thin and dry C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy or Weak or Thin and choppy
Treatment Principle	Activate the Blood Break up Blood Stasis Tonify Qi Nourish the Blood
Herb Formulas	Uterine Cancer #5 With Heat in the Lower Jiao: Hysteromyoma #1
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BLOOD HEAT DUE TO QI AND BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe or Pains that move around Distention Depression Irritability Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Varicose and spider veins Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas, Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots Fever Hemorrhage Dark yellow urine Excessive skin rashes all over body T: Red-Purple, possible purple or red spots C: White P: Choppy and rapid or Wiry, choppy and rapid
Treatment Principle	Cool the Blood Disperse Blood Stasis Stop bleeding Relieve Stagnation of Liver Qi Resolve toxicity Inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Herb Formulas	Uterine Cancer #4
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DAMP-HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Lower Jiao pain Constipation or Diarrhea Heaviness Headache Dull Spirit Abdominal distention Mental fuzziness Anorexia Nausea Vomiting Weight loss Melaena Fullness and tightness with very slight or no pain Dry heaves Borborygmus Diarrhea Edema Anemia Hepatomegaly The tumor is firm and irregular T: Normal or with a red tip C: Thin, yellow and greasy P: Wiry and rapid or Wiry, tight and rapid or Soft or maybe Slippery and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Dispel Dampness
Herb Formulas	Stomach Cancer #5 Primary Stage: Zi Gong Ai Tang San Hao
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DAMP-HEAT WITH BLOOD STAGNATION IN THE LOWER JIAO

Clinical Manifestations	Abdominal distention Dry, scaly skin Tightness A mass-like appearance Softness on palpation Absence of thirst Maybe an aversion to drinks Tenderness and soreness of the lower abdomen No fever Constipation Condition fails to improve A right-sided abdominal swelling that is soft when touched and not very painful Cold extremities A gray or pale complexion T: Red C: Dry and yellow or dry and maroon to the root P: Rapid or Rapid, empty and weak or Rapid and overflowing
Treatment Principle	Disperse Blood Stagnation Activate the Blood Remove suppuration Clear Damp-Heat
Herb Formulas	Teng Long Tang
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TOXIC HEAT

Clinical Manifestations	Tumor develops quickly Long-standing illness Pain Redness Ulceration Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid Fatigue Fever Anxiety Dry mouth Thirst Dark urine Bitter taste Red eyes Insomnia T: Red C: White or Yellow and greasy or Thick, sticky, dry and yellow P: Wiry or Rolling and rapid or Wiry, overflowing and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Relieve toxicity
Herb Formulas	Yin Qiao Hong Jian Jie Du Tang With Qi and Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation: Uterine Cancer #2
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TOXIC HEAT WITH BLOOD STAGNATION AND WIND DAMPNESS

Clinical Manifestations	Abdominal distention Sweating with aversion to Wind Heavy sensation in body Superficial edema Difficult urination Tumor develops quickly Long-standing illness Pain Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Fixed, palpable masses Bleeding with clots Purple lips Purple nails Dry skin Varicose and spider veins Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas, Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots Redness Ulceration Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid Fatigue Fever Anxiety Dry mouth Thirst Dark urine Bitter taste Red eyes Insomnia T: Red C: White or Yellow and greasy or Thick, sticky, dry and yellow P: Wiry or Rolling and rapid or Wiry, Choppy, overflowing and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Resolve toxicity Invigorate the Blood Break up Stasis Expel Wind-Dampness Unblock the channels Inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Herb Formulas	Uterine Cancer #3
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LOWER JIAO BLOOD STAGNATION

Clinical Manifestations	Irregular menstruation Painful menstruation Lower abdominal pain during menstruation Lower back pain during menstruation Amenorrhea Abdominal accumulations due to Blood Stasis Headache Postpartum bleeding or pain Post-miscarriage bleeding or pain Vertigo Dysmenorrhea T: Maybe purplish spots C: Normal P: Choppy, Knotted and rapid
Treatment Principle	Transform accumulations Dispel Stasis Stop pain Activate the Blood Regulate menstruation
Herb Formulas	Hysteromyoma #2
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