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 #52

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Per. Trichosanthis Gua Lou Pi 30g Clears and moistens the Lungs, Regulates Qi and expands chest, Transforms Hot Phlegm.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 12g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 12g Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces Food Stagnation, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Fol. Citri Reticulatae Ju Ye 9g Dredges the Liver, promotes the proper movement of Qi, reduces swellings and disperses clumps.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
With Zhi Ban Xia, tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes Yin.
With Bai Shao, for Blood Deficiency Heat.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 12g Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, softens the Liver and relieves pain.
With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood.
Rx. Rhapontici Lou Lu 6g Clears Heat, Drains abscesses and swellings, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes lactation, Resolves toxicity.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 9g Clears Heat, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 30g Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Softens hardness.
Sm. Sinapis Bai Jie Zi 3g Promotes Qi movement, dissipates nodules, unblocks the collaterals and alleviates pain.
Poria Fu Ling 12g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi 9g Spreads and breaks up Stagnant Liver Qi, dissipates accumulations, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Xiang Fu, for pain and distention of the flanks due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
With Xiang Fu and Wang Bu Liu Xing, for breast pain and swelling and breast abscess.
With Bai Jie Zi, for cough with chest and flank pain due to congested fluids.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Qing Pi, for flank pain and chest and abdominal distention due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Fr. Oryzae Germinatus Gu Ya 30g Harmonizes the Center, Opens the Stomach, Promotes digestion, Reduces Food Stagnation, Strengthens and descends Qi
Fr. Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya 30g Reduces Food Stagnation, facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi.
With Gu Ya, restores normal appetite.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 20g Drains abscesses, Invigorates the channels, Promotes lactation, Promotes the movement of Blood, Reduces swelling.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 9g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Chen Pi, for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
With Fu Ling, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
Concha Arecae Wa Leng Zi 20g Alleviates pain, Dissipates nodules, Dissolves Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Resolves Stagnation, Softens hardness.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Xiang Fu, for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
With Bai Shao, for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.

Formula Actions

  • Spreads and regulates Liver Qi
  • Regulates menstruation
  • Alleviates pain
  • Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the the Blood
  • Dissolves Phlegm
  • Resolves Stagnation
  • Softens hardness
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Liver Qi Stagnation with Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hard nodules in the breast
  • Anxiety
  • Easily angered
  • Breast full and painful
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry pharynx
  • Dizziness
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Dry skin
  • Dry hair
  • Poor memory
  • Paleness
  • Fatigue
  • Scanty periods
  • T: Pale or Dark
  • C: Thin, white and dry
  • P: Wiry or Wiry , thready and rapid

Treats

  • Breast cancer with hard nodules

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Notes

Modifications

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