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Cervical Cancer #35 (topical)

Medicinals
10

Composition

  • Hong FenHydrargyri Oxydum Rubrum9 g

    Draws out pus, removes putrid tissues and promotes the growth of new tissues topically.

  • Sheng Ji SanGenerate Flesh Powder21 g

    Clears Heat, drains Fire, dries Dampness, generates flesh, stops itching related to long-term drainage of pus from open sores, resolves toxicity, dissipates nodules and alleviates pain topically.

  • Bing PianBorneolum6 g

    Clears Heat, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules and alleviates itching.

  • Xue JieSanguis Draconis9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, stops bleeding, protects the surface of ulcers, prevents decay and generates flesh.

  • Zhen ZhuMargarita1.5 g

    Promotes healing and generates flesh topically.

  • She XiangMoschus0.6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissipates masses, reduces swellings, detoxifies, opens the channels and alleviates pain.

    • Ru Xiang, Mo Yao
    Xiong Huang,* for trauma induced injury and suppurating sores.
  • Ru XiangOlibanum9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, reduces swelling and generates flesh*.

    for chronic, ulcerated and non-healing sores.
  • Mo YaoMyrrh9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, reduces swelling, generates flesh and promotes healing.

  • Zhu ShaCinnabaris6 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction topically.

  • Xiong HuangRealgar9 g

    Dries Dampness and relieves toxicity topically.

    • She Xiang, Mo Yao
    Ru Xiang,* for abscesses and other hard suppurative lesions.

Actions

  • Energizes and moves the Blood
  • Breaks apart and disperses masses
  • Brings down swelling
  • Purges toxins from the body
  • Pulls pus out of the body
  • Clears away decayed, putrid tissue
  • Encourages new tissue to form
  • Eases painful sensations

Patterns treated

Heat that has turned toxic, combined with Blood Stagnation

Manifestations

  • The tumor grows at a rapid pace
  • A condition of long duration
  • Purulent discharge
  • Necrotic, decaying tissue
  • An extremely foul odor
  • A painful sensation
  • A red, inflamed appearance
  • The presence of ulcers
  • A foul-smelling discharge that is yellow or blood-tinged
  • Low energy and tiredness
  • A febrile, feverish state
  • A state of anxious unease
  • A parched mouth
  • A sensation of thirst
  • Urine of a dark hue
  • A bitter flavor in the mouth
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • Pain that stays in one place, stabs, and/or is intense
  • Pressure on the area intensifies the pain
  • A dusky facial color
  • Masses that can be felt and do not move
  • Hemorrhage containing clots
  • Lips with a purplish tint
  • Purple-hued nail beds
  • Parched, moisture-poor skin
  • Skin discoloration—blue, dark, or purplish—covering small or large patches,
  • Enlarged varicose veins and visible spider veins
  • Chilled hands and feet
  • A propensity to bleed dark blood or pass clots
Tongue body
Red or purple, possibly showing purple or red spotting
Coating
White; or yellow paired with a greasy texture; or thick, sticky, dry and yellow
Pulse
Wiry; or rolling together with rapid; or wiry, overflowing and rapid; or choppy; or wiry paired with choppy

Indications

Cervical cancer accompanied by pus, decaying tissue, and an extremely foul odor

Notes

Grind the ingredients to a fine powder and form into suppositories intended for external use.