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 #15

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Semiaquilegiae Tian Kui Zi 4.5g Clears Heat, Disperses Stagnation, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling, Resolves toxicity.
Bul Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 9g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 12g Softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Disperses Stagnation
  • Reduces swelling
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery 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.