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Uterine Cancer

A malignancy of the uterine lining, staged in TCM from Lower-Burner Damp-Heat and Blood stasis through to deep Qi, Blood, and Yang exhaustion.

Educational information only, not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.
General Acupuncture Points

Acupuncture points traditionally used for uterine cancer — 4 key points, used across the patterns below rather than tied to just one.

PointKey action
SP-6Strengthens the Spleen. Resolves Dampness. Promotes the function of the Liver and the smooth flow of Liver-Qi.
SP-10Cools Blood. Invigorates Blood and eliminates stasis. Blood SP-10 SP-9 10 Xuehai
REN-4Nourishes Blood and Yin. Strengthens the Kidneys. Strengthens the Uterus and regulates menstruation.
ST-36Benefits Stomach and Spleen. Tonifies Qi and Blood. Tonifies the Original Qi.
The Six Patterns

↑ reinforcing   ↓ reducing   ⊥ even method.

1. Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner

Clinical manifestations: Foul-smelling yellow or thick vaginal discharge, lower abdominal heaviness, a burning sensation, possible mild fever.
Tongue: C Pulse: l
Treatment principle: red body with yellow greasy coating,slippery and rapid
SP-9 ↓ SP-6 ↓ REN-3 ⊥

2. Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner

Clinical manifestations: Dark, clotted vaginal bleeding, stabbing fixed lower abdominal pain, a palpable mass, irritability.
Tongue: C Pulse: o
Treatment principle: purple-red body with stasis spots, yellow coat,wiry, rapid, and choppy
SP-10 ↓ SP-6 ↓ REN-3 ⊥

3. Toxic-Heat Stagnation

Clinical manifestations: Foul-smelling, turbid, possibly blood-tinged discharge, fever, intense thirst, restlessness.
Tongue: R Pulse: e
Treatment principle: deep red body with prickly papillae, dry yellow coating,rapid and forceful
L.I.-11 ↓ SP-10 ↓ REN-4 ⊥

4. Qi and Blood Deficiency

Clinical manifestations: Profound fatigue, pallor, scanty bleeding especially after treatment, dizziness, poor appetite.
Tongue: T Pulse: o
Treatment principle: pale, thin body, thin white coat,fine and weak
ST-36 ↑ SP-6 ↑ REN-4 ↑

5. Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency View full pattern →

Clinical manifestations: Scanty bright-red bleeding, night sweats, dizziness, dry mouth, soreness of the lower back and knees.
Tongue: N Pulse: o
Treatment principle: red, thin body, dry, little coating,fine and rapid
KI-3 ↑ SP-6 ↑ BL-23 ↑

6. Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency View full pattern →

Clinical manifestations: Pale, watery bleeding, cold limbs, edema, extreme fatigue, loose stools.
Tongue: W Pulse: a
Treatment principle: pale, swollen body with wet white coating,deep, slow, and weak
REN-4 ↑ BL-23 ↑ ST-36 ↑
Related conditions
Uterine Fibroids Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Endometriosis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Abnormal Vaginal Discharge

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