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 #25 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/ Pleiones Shan Ci Gu 30g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Reduces abscesses, Resolves toxicity, Treats all cancerous swellings.
Bul. Bolbostemmae Paniculatum Tu Bei Mu 15g Clears Heat, removes toxins, disperses Stagnation, eliminates pathogenic External Phlegm and reduces sores and swellings.
Galla Chinensis Wu Bei Zi 15g Absorbs moisture, Clears Dampness, Descends Fire, Reduces swellings, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis Du Huo 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing 15g Alleviates pain, Dries Dampness, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 15g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 15g Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces Stagnation, Transforms Phlegm.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Dries Dampness
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Reduces swelling
  • Alleviates pain
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tumor develops quickly
  • Fluid inside the breast with a lump inside it
  • Long-standing illness
  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Ulceration
  • Discharge of yellow or bloody, foul-smelling fluid
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • 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

  • Un-ulcerated breast cancer topical

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a powder, blend with vinegar into a paste and apply to the lesion once a day.

Modifications

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