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 #33

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Codonopsis Lanceolatae Shan Hai Luo 15g Clears Lung Heat, Discharges pus, Eliminates Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Nourishes Yin, Removes toxicity, Resolves swelling.
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 15g Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.
Rx. Asparagi Tian Men Dong 15g Clears Lung Heat, Generates fluids, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes Kidney Yin, Resolves Phlegm, Sedates Fire.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 15g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops coughing.
With Tian Men Dong, for Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency with consumptive coughing and occasional hemoptysis.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Zi 15g Activates the Blood, Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling.
Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng 12g Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, benefits the throat and directs the effects of other herbs to the upper body.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 6g Stops coughing, calms wheezing and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Mai Men Dong, for a dry cough due to Dryness and Heat injuring the Lungs.
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 6g Clears Heat and expels toxins.
Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao 15g Clears Heat, relieves toxicity, reduces swellings and abscesses, expels pus (acts especially on the Lungs) and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With JIe Geng, for Lung abscess.
Gecko Ge Jie 7pcs Tonifies the Kidneys and Lungs, relieves cough and dyspnea, strengthens Yang and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Nourishes Lung Yin
  • Detoxifies
  • Stops bleeding

Syndromes

  • Pulmonary Carcinoma due to Toxic Heat with Yin Deficiency marked by hemoptysis

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hemoptysis
  • Aversion to Heat
  • A dry cough
  • Asthma
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Severe, dry hacking cough
  • No sputum expectorated
  • Afternoon fever
  • Night sweats
  • Malar flush (especially in afternoon)
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Itching in throat
  • Hoarse voice, low voice or loss of voice
  • Emaciation
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Rapid and forceful

Treats

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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