Breast Cancer #22

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	6g	Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain. With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae	Bai Zhi	10g	Expels Wind, eliminates Dampness, dispels Cold, reduces swelling, eliminates toxins, expels pus and alleviates pain. With Chuan Xiong, for headache. With Dang Gui, for vaginal infections. With Gua Lou and Pu Gong Ying, for mastitis.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	10g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Qing Pi, for flank pain and chest and abdominal distention due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Sargassum	Hai Zao	15g	Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	12g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Fr. Luffae	Si Gua Luo	15g	Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling, unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast and Expels Phlegm.
Rz. Bolbostemmae	Tu Bei Mu	10g	Clears Heat, Disperses Stagnation, Eliminates pathogenic External Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces sores and swellings, Removes toxins.
Concha Ostreae	Mu Li	40g	Heavily settles and calms the Spirit, calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen	15g	Calms the Spirit, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood, Reduces abscesses, Soothes irritability.
Fr. Trichosanthis	Gua Lou	15g	Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus. With Pu Gong Ying and Jin Yin Hua, for breast carbuncles.
Flos Lonicerae	Jin Yin Hua	30g	Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells. With Dang Gui, reduces obstruction and toxicity for swollen, painful sores and necrosis of surrounding tissue.
Hb. Taraxaci	Pu Gong Ying	15g	Clears Heat, Clears Heat in the Blood, Clears the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Resolves Fire toxicity.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride	Qing Pi	10g	Breaks up Stagnant Qi, Dissipates accumulations, Dries Dampness, Spreads Liver Qi, Transforms Phlegm.

Formula Actions

• Spreads Liver Qi
• Promotes the movement of Qi
• Breaks up Stagnant Qi
• Clears the Liver
• Reduces abscesses
• Dissipates nodules
• Clears Heat
• Resolves Fire toxicity
• Invigorates the Blood
• Expels Wind
• Eliminates Dampness
• Reduces swelling
• Expels pus
• Alleviates pain
• Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

• Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses Sallow complexion

Fatigue Anorexia Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose stools Shortness of breath T: Pink or Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks C: White P: Wiry or Even, forceless and deficient

Treats

Breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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