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 #35

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao 30g Clears Heat, Expels pus (acts especially on the Lungs), Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swellings and abscesses, Relieves toxicity.
Hb. Cassiae Occidentalis Wang Jiang Nan Zi 30g Clears Liver Fire, strengthen the Stomach, clears the Lungs, disperses swelling, removes toxicity, relaxes the bowels, clears vision and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 30g Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, dispels Phlegm and stops coughing.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Brightens the eyes, Clears Hot Phlegm, Clears Liver Fire, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sargassum Hai Zao 15g Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Squama Manitis* Chuan Shan Jia 10g Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the discharge of pus, Reduces swelling.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 80g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Arnebiae seu Lithospermi Zi Cao 30g Aids healing of tissues, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Moistens the Intestines, Promotes urination, Relieves Fire toxins, Unblocks the bowels.
Rx. Actinidiae Teng Li Gen 30g Clears Heat, removes toxicity, invigorates the Blood, transforms Phlegm, dissipate nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Liver Fire
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Moistens the Intestines
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lung cancer due to Liver Fire Scorching the Lungs

Clinical Manifestations

  • Coughing fits with hemoptysis
  • Burning pain in chest and sides
  • Dizziness
  • Face and eyes red
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Dry lips
  • Short-tempered
  • Irascibility
  • Restlessness
  • Maybe dark urine
  • Maybe constipation
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin, yellow and dry
  • P: Wiry and rapid

Treats

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Squama Manitis is an endangered species and is no longer used (see modifications for suitable substitutes).
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

Substitute for Squama Manitis Chuan Shan Jia:
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing

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