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 #28

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi 9g Breaks up Stagnant Qi, Dissipates accumulations, Dries Dampness, Reduces Food Stagnation, Spreads Liver Qi, Transforms Phlegm.
With Chai Hu, restores the Qi circulation between the Upper and Lower Jiaos to treat long-term Qi Stagnation moving to Blood Stasis with fixed pain and occasional palpable lumps.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 9g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, descends Qi, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Qing Pi, for flank pain and chest and abdominal distention due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 9g Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Softens hardness.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 45g 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.
Fr. Luffae Si Gua Luo 45g Resolves toxicity,reduces swelling, expels Phlegm and unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast.
With Pu Gong Ying and Jin Yin Hua, for swelling with a burning sensation of the breast.
With Chai Hu, for breast distention and pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Fr. Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya 45g Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion, strengthens the Stomach and facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 45g Clears Heat, Clears the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Relieves Fire toxicity, Resolves Dampness.
With Gua Lou and Qing Pi, for breast abscesses with redness, pain and swelling.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dissipates nodules, Drains Fire, Nourishes Yin, Relieves toxicity, Softens hardness, Transforms Phlegm-Heat.
Squama Manitis Chuan Shan Jia 6g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks menstruation, promotes lactation, reduces swelling, promotes the discharge of pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Pu Gong Ying, for inflammatory lesions of the skin that have not yet pustulated.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 6g Disperses Wind-Heat, Relieves Stagnation, Resolves Phlegm and congestion, Spreads Liver Qi.
With Qing Pi, for intercostal pain due to Qi obstruction in the Liver channel.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 6g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Transforms Phlegm.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 15g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Calms the Liver
  • Regulates Qi
  • Reduces swelling
  • Dispels Phlegm
  • Clears Heat
  • Detoxifies
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Large breast lump like a heap, adhering to the skin
  • Inverted nipple
  • Orange-skin effect
  • Irritability
  • Dry mouth
  • Bitter taste
  • Headache
  • Red face
  • T: Red
  • C: Dry-yellow
  • P: Wiry and rapid

Treats

  • Breast cancer

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