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 #33

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Adjusts the Middle, Descends Qi, Dries Dampness, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 3-12g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 6-30g Clears Heat especially in the Upper Jiao, Dissipates clumps, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces abscesses, Relieves toxicity.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 9-30g Clears Lung Heat, Dissipates nodules, Eliminates pus, Reduces abscesses, Regulates Qi, Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 3-10g Eliminates pain, Eliminates toxins, Expels pus, Reduces swelling.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-14g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, 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

  • Invigoreates the Blood
  • Regulates Qi
  • Eliminates Phlegm
  • Clears Phlegm-Heat
  • Resolves hardness
  • 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

  • Grind ten freshly baked crab shells into a powder, take withwine and then take this formula.
  • This formula is said to completely dissolve the nucleus of breast tumors.

Modifications

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