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.)

Cancer #25

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Bombyx Batryticatus Jiang Can 9g Dissipates nodules, Eliminates toxins, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Softens hardness, Transforms Phlegm.
Fol. Ilexis Dong Qing Ye 9g Dispels Heat and Toxins from the Lungs and skin.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 9g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and clears Deficiency Heat.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 9g Clears Hot Phlegm, Clears Liver Fire, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan 9g Abscesses and sores, Alleviates pain and reduces swellings, Promotes the movement of Blood, Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Rz. Ligustici Gao Ben 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.
Fol. Mori Sang Ye 6g Disperses and scatters Wind-Heat, calms the Liver and clears Heat from the Lungs.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 6g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Xia Ku Cao, for Phlegm-Heat induced insomnia.
Flos. Chrysanthemi Indici Ye Ju Hua 6g Drains Fire, resolves toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Scolopendra Wu Gong 1 Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, relieves abdominal masses, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Quan Xie, for toxic, swollen sores and scrofula.
Scorpio Quan Xie 4 Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, dissipates nodules and rashes and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Jiang Can, for Wind-Dampness.

Formula Actions

  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Softens hardness
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Dispels Heat and Toxins from the Lungs and skin
  • Dries Dampness
  • 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

  • Tumor of the saddle

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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