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 #34

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao 15g Clears Heat, Expels pus (acts especially on the Lungs), Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swellings and abscesses, Relieves toxicity.
Rx. Scutellariae Barbatae Ban Zhi Lian 15g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxins, invigorates the Blood, reduces swellings and treats various types of cancer.
With Yu Xing Cao, for Lung abscesses.
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.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 15g Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Hot Phlegm, Clears Liver Fire, Dissipates nodules, 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.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 30g Drains abscesses, Invigorates the channels, Promotes the movement of Blood, Reduces swelling.
Sargassum Hai Zao 15g Reduces Phlegm and softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Eliminates toxins
  • Reduces swelling
  • Softens hardness
  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Stops pain

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Aversion to Heat
  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Local redness, swelling and pain
  • Maybe fever and chills
  • T: Normal
  • C: Thin white or yellow
  • P: Rapid and forceful

Treats

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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