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Cancer #18

Medicinals
5

Composition

  • Dong Gua ZiSm. Benincasae15 g

    Clears Heat, expels Phlegm, expels pus, drains Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for intestinal abscess.
  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei12 g

    Drains Heat, purges accumulations, transforms Dampness, eliminates Phlegm, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    • Mu Dan Pi, Tao Ren
    Mang Xiao,* for intestinal abscess.
    eliminates obstruction in the Intestines for severe constipation and abscesses, swellings and toxic sores.
  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan9 g

    Clears Heat, cools, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling.

  • Tao RenSm. Persicae9 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels and drains abscesses.

    for severe abdominal infections.
  • Mang XiaoNatrii Sulfas6 g

    Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat and reduces swelling.

Actions

  • Dispels Heat
  • Dispels Phlegm
  • Removes Dampness
  • Activates the Blood
  • Disperses Stagnation
  • Clears accumulations
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

Phlegm-Heat accompanied by Blood Stagnation

Manifestations

  • Coughing up thick, yellow phlegm
  • Quickened breathing accompanied by a harsh-sounding voice
  • Feverishness with restlessness
  • Throat soreness
  • Constipated bowels
  • Stools that are dry
  • Manic behavior
  • Breathlessness
  • Labored breathing
  • A nauseated feeling
  • Episodes of vomiting
  • A sensation of fullness in the chest and/or epigastrium
  • Rib pain
  • Pain of a fixed, stabbing, and/or intense character
  • Pain that intensifies with pressure
  • A darkened complexion
  • Masses that are fixed in place and palpable
  • Hemorrhage accompanied by clots
  • Lips with a purplish hue
  • Nails with a purplish hue
  • Skin that is dry
  • Skin discoloration—blue, dark, or purplish—covering small or large areas
  • Presence of varicose or spider veins
  • Coldness of the hands and feet
  • A predisposition to bleeding dark blood or clots
Tongue body
The tongue may appear scarlet or purple, possibly with red spots
Coating
The coating may be yellow, or yellow and greasy, or yellow and smooth
Pulse
The pulse may be rapid and smooth, or slippery and rapid, or choppy, or wiry and choppy

Indications

Cancer of the colon and rectum

Notes

Boil the first four herbs, then combine the strained liquid with Mang Xiao, removing the dregs before taking orally.