Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Breast Cancer #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 10g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Bai shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation and vertigo, dizziness, thoracic and costal pain, and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Cx, Fraxini Qin Pi 10g Clears Heat, Drains Liver Fire, Dries Dampness, Resolves Phlegm, Resolves toxicity.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, speeds healing of chronic sores, Clears Heat, cools the Blood and alleviates pain.
With Chai Hu, for Liver Qi and Blood Stagnation with flank pain and distention, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 10g Tonifies invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus and generates flesh.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood and treats Blood Deficiency Heat.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 10g Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, softens the Liver, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.
With Chai Hu, for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 10g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 10g Eliminates toxins, Expels dampness, Expels pus, Reduces swelling.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 10g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 30g Dissipates nodules, Eliminates pus, Reduces abscesses, Regulates Qi (unbinds the chest), Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 30g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Reduces abscesses, Reduces swelling, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Benefits the Liver
  • Regulates Qi
  • Dispels Phlegm
  • Eliminates the tumor

Syndromes

  • Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Anxiety
  • Easily angered
  • Breast full and painful
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry pharynx
  • Dizziness
  • T: Dark
  • C: Whit or Light yellow
  • P: Wiry

Treats

  • Breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.