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.)

Lung Cancer #13

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 12g Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, dispels Phlegm and stops coughing.
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha She 12g Nourishes Lung Yin and clears Lung Heat.
With Mai Men Dong, for a dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin.
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 12g Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.
With Bei Sha Shen and nan Sha Shen, for Coughing due to Lung Heat injuring the Qi and fluids or Lung consumption.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Clears Heat, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 30g Tonifies the Lungs, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses 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.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 9g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops coughing.
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 9g Clears Heat and expels toxins.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 9g Activates the Blood, Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Regulates the circulation of Qi, Removes toxins.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 30g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Stops coughing, Transforms Phlegm.
Caulis Akebiae Mu Tong 15g Promotes urination.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Lung Yin
  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms toxicity
  • Dispels Dampness
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lung Qi and Yin Deficiency with Phlegm-Damp Obstruction

Clinical Manifestations

  • Coughing
  • A low or soft voice
  • Hoarseness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Sometimes facial edema
  • Anorexia
  • Edema
  • Abdominal distention
  • Chest and hypochondriac distention
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Vertigo
  • Thirst with no desire to drink
  • Maybe no thirst
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thick and slippery
  • P: Slippery, full and maybe wiry or Thready

Treats

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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