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 #55

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Psoraliae Bu Gu Zhi 30g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and astringes urine.
Rx. Drynariae Gu Sui Bu 30g Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens and promotes the mending of the sinews and bones and invigorates the Blood.
Caulis Impatientis Tou Gu Cao 30g Breaks up Blood Stasis, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Eliminates toxins, Generates flesh, Invigorates Blood circulation, Reduces swelling, Relieves pain and drains Damp-Heat.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 30g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and clears Deficiency Heat.
Hb. Taxilli Sang Ji Sheng 30g Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and strengthens the sinews and bones.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 30g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins and reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 15g Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 15g Clears Heat, Cools, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
Rx. Sophorae Tonkinensis Shan Dou Gen 15g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity disperses swellings and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Puerariae Ge Gen 15g Relieves Heat, generates fluids, raises Spleen Yang and stops diarrhea.
Rz. Curcumae Longae Jiang Huang 9g Eliminates Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels and collaterals to alleviate pain, Promotes the movement of Qi, Reduces swelling, Unblocks menstruation.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Kidney Qi
  • Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
  • Tonifies Kidney Yang
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Clears Heat and relieves toxicity
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Kidney Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Amenorrhea
  • Frequent urination
  • Copious amounts of clear urine
  • Incontinence of urine
  • Enuresis
  • Abortion or miscarriage
  • Either a tendency towards being too hot of too cold
  • Shortness of breath
  • Asthma
  • Cold limbs
  • Weak back and knees
  • T: Pale
  • C: White
  • P: Deep, weak possibly tight

Treats

  • Breast cancer with bone metastasis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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