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 #51

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Per. Trichosanthis Gua Lou Pi 24g Clears and moistens the Lungs, Regulates Qi and expands chest, Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 12g Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Fol. Citri Reticulatae Ju Ye 6g Dredges the Liver, promotes the proper movement of Qi, reduces swellings and disperses clumps.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 12g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 9g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, activates the channels and alleviates pain.
Myrrh Mo Yao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, reduces swelling, generates flesh and promotes healing.
With Ru Xiang, for swollen, painful sores and sores that are hard but not painful.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 6g Moderates spasms, alleviates pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Formula Actions

  • Transforms Hot Phlegm
  • Regulates Qi
  • Expands chest
  • Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
  • Stops pain

Syndromes

  • Qi, Blood and Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain
  • Noxious swellings
  • Abscesses
  • Flat abscesses
  • Red face
  • Chest pain
  • Ulceration of the tumor
  • Maybe a bloody secretion
  • Foul odor
  • Short urine
  • T: Reddish purple
  • C: Little or Yellow
  • P: Wiry and rapid or Flooding or Tight or Thin

Treats

  • Breast cancer pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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