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 #12

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rhapontici Lou Lu 12g Clears Heat, Drains abscesses and swellings, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves toxicity.
Sm. Iridis Ma Lin Zi 9g Clears Heat, Controls bleeding, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Removes Dampness, Removes toxicity.
Rx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi Zi Cao 6g Aids healing of tissues, Clears Damp-Heat from the skin, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 9g Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules, clears Heat, resolves Dampness, relieves Fire toxicity, clears Blood Heat and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Brown Sugar Chi Sha Tang Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, soothes the Liver and invigorates the Blood.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Drains abscesses and swellings
  • Expels pus
  • Cools the Blood
  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Massive mammary carcinoma with fever, pain and swelling due to Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tumor develops quickly
  • Fluid inside the breast with a lump inside it
  • Fever
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Long-standing illness
  • Redness
  • Ulceration
  • Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Dry mouth
  • Thirst
  • Dark urine
  • Bitter taste
  • Red eyes
  • Insomnia
  • T: Red
  • C: White or Yellow and greasy or Thick, sticky, dry and yellow
  • P: Wiry or Rolling and rapid or Wiry, overflowing and rapid

Treats

  • Breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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