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 #14

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Arnebiae/ Lithospermi Zi Cao 60g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, activates Blood circulation, relieves Fire toxins, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 60g Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Peucedani Qian Hu 30 Expels Phlegm, expels Wind-Heat and descends Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Cools the Blood
  • Relieves Fire toxicity
  • Reduces swelling and inflammation
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Descends Qi

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

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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