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Rectal Enema #2 (retained Enema)

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ya Dan ZiFr. Bruceae4.5 g

    Softens hardness topically and treats cancer caused by Toxic Heat.

  • Bai JiRx. Bletillae15 g

    Astringes leakage of Blood, stops bleeding, reduces swelling, generates flesh and eliminates ulcers.

  • Tian Hua FenRx. Trichosanthis15 g

    Topically, relieves toxicity, expels pus, reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Xiong HuangRealgar9 g

    Topically, relieves toxicity, kills parasites and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Bing PianBorneolum1.5 g

    Topically, clears Heat, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules, alleviates itching and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Yang Jin HuaFlos Daturae Alba1.5 g

    Topically, dispels Wind-Damp, relieves cough and dyspnea, relieves spasms and stops pain

Actions

  • Eliminates Heat
  • Counters toxicity
  • Drains pus
  • Diminishes swelling
  • Restrains cancer cell proliferation

Patterns treated

Heat, toxic in nature

Manifestations

  • The mass grows rapidly
  • A condition of long duration
  • Aching discomfort
  • Reddening of the tissue
  • Formation of an ulcer
  • Foul-smelling discharge that is yellow or blood-tinged
  • Tiredness
  • Feverishness
  • A state of nervous unease
  • Dryness in the mouth
  • A craving for fluids
  • Urination appearing dark in color
  • A bitter flavor
  • Redness of the eyes
  • Trouble sleeping
Tongue body
Red in hue
Coating
White, or yellow with an oily quality, or heavy, tacky, parched and yellow
Pulse
Wiry, or rolling paired with rapid, or wiry together with overflowing and rapid

Indications

A diagnosis of cancer in the rectum

Notes

Boil in water until reduced to 200ml, then use 50ml each day as a retained enema.