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Throat Cancer #1

Medicinals
6

Composition

  • Long KuiHb. Solani Nigri45–60 g

    Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, invigorates the Blood, reduces swellings and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • She MeiHb. Duchesneae Indici45–60 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, resolves swelling, breaks up clots, removes toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Shu Yang QuanHb. Solani Lyrati45–60 g

    Dispels Heat and Dampness, removes toxins, eliminates Wind, promotes urination, regulates the circulation of Qi, invigorates the Blood, dispels Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Jian Dao CaoHb. Clinopodii20–30 g

    Removes Wind, reduces Heat, promotes the circulation of Qi, invigorates the Blood and resolves swelling.

  • Jin Qiao MaiRz. Fagopyri Cymosi20–30 g

    Clears Heat, removes toxicity, clears the Lungs, transforms Phlegm, invigorates the Blood, resolves carbuncles, expels Wind, eliminates Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Chong LouRz. Paridis20–30 g

    Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Actions

  • Expels Heat together with Dampness
  • Counteracts toxic influences
  • Stimulates Blood circulation
  • Disperses areas of Stasis
  • Shrinks swollen areas
  • Drives out Wind
  • Increases urine output
  • Breaks down Phlegm
  • Suppresses the growth of cancerous cells

Patterns treated

Wind-Damp-Heat of a Toxic nature

Manifestations

  • A sore, painful throat
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Long-standing diarrhea
  • Watery stools or
  • Diarrhea and constipation occurring by turns
  • Sudden, forceful bowel movements
  • A bloated abdomen
  • Abdominal fluid retention
  • Cramping and/or pain in the abdomen
  • A queasy stomach
  • Blood and/or pus from the intestines
  • Diminished appetite or
  • An excessive, insatiable appetite
  • Sweating during sleep
  • A dry sensation in the mouth
  • Ringing in the ears
  • A heavy feeling in the muscles
  • Weakness in the muscles
  • Pain that moves around the body
  • A depressed mood
  • Exhaustion
  • A lack of desire to eat
  • A dizzy, lightheaded feeling
  • A pale complexion
  • A feeble voice
  • Reluctance to speak
  • Sweating that occurs with minimal or no physical exertion
Tongue body
Variable in presentation
Coating
Presents variably
Pulse
Weak, or Weak together with rapid, or Weak combined with soft and floating

Indications

Cancer of the throat