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 #31

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 30g Drains abscesses, Invigorates the Blood, Invigorates the channels, Promotes lactation, Reduces swelling.
Hb. Euphorbiae Helioscopiae Ze Qi 30g Disperses swelling, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Reduces edema.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Pleione and Nutgalls Formula Yu Shu Tan 12g Breaks up Blood Stasis, Clears Dampness, Clears Heat, Eliminates masses, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves swelling, Resolves toxicity.
Borneolum Bing Pian 0.6g Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Drains Fire, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Clears Dampness
  • Resolves swelling
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Eliminates masses
  • 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

  • Breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Make an extract of the first three ingredients. Add the lat two ingredients and make into a powder. Take 1.5-3g four times a day.

Modifications

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