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 #24

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 15g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Phragmitis Lu Gen 30g Clears Heat and irritability from the Lungs and Stomach, generates fluids and promotes urination.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 15g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, expels Wind-Dampness, relieves pain, clears Heat, expels pus, clears Damp-Heat and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Luffae Retinervus Si Gua Luo 15g Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and expels Phlegm.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 30g Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood, calms the Spirit and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Ting Li Zi, for coughing, wheezing and chest fullness due to Phlegm accumulation in the chest.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 6g Stops coughing, calms wheezing and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sm. Lepidii seu Descuraniae Ting Li Zi 15g Drains the Lungs, reduces Phlegm, calms wheezing, circulates water and reduces edema.
With Da Zao, for facial edema.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs, guides the herbs to all twelve channels and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Fire toxicity
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Stops coughing
  • Dissipates nodules
  • 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
  • Edema of the neck
  • Facial edema
  • Edema in the upper limbs
  • Edema of the trunk
  • 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 complicated by super caval syndrome

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

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