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 #38

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 30g Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, dispels Phlegm 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, Nourishes the Kidneys, 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.
With Nan Sha Shen, for a dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin.
Rx. Stemonae Preparata Zhi Bai Bu 15g Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.
With Nan Sha Shen, for coughing due to Lung Heat injuring the Qi and fluids or Lung consumption.
Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao 15g Clears Heat, relieves toxicity, reduces swellings and abscesses, expels pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells (acts especially on the Lungs).
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 15g Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
With Yu Xing Cao, for pulmonary abscess with purulent hemoptysis.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 15g Clears Heat, dries Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Nidus Vespae Lu Feng Fang 30g Alleviates pain and itching, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves toxicity, Treats tumors.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Tian Men Dong, for breast cancer and lymphatic cancer.
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 6g Clears Heat and expels toxins.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Hot Phlegm, Clears Liver Fire, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Akebiae Ba Yue Zha 30g Dredges the Liver, regulates Qi, controls pain, expels Phlegm, disperses clumps, invigorates the Blood, removes toxins and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 30g Calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, vents and disperses External Wind-Heat and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 30g Dispels Heat and Dampness, removes toxins, regulates the circulation of Qi, invigorates the Blood, dispels Phlegm and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sm. Arnebiae seu Lithospermi Ting Li Zi 30g Drains the Lungs, reduces Phlegm and calms wheezing.
Gecko Tails Bai Hu Wei 10g Controls and stabilizes Kidney Qi, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Relieves cough and dyspnea, Stabilizes Ming Men Fire, Strengthens Yang, Tonifies Jing and Blood, Tonifies the Kidneys and Lungs.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Lung Yin
  • Moistens the Lungs
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Resolves Fire toxicity
  • Dispels Phlegm
  • Stops coughing
  • Nourishes Kidney Yin
  • Dries Dampness
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lung Yin Deficiency due to Toxic Heat affecting the Lungs

Clinical Manifestations

  • Cough with little yellow sputum
  • Spitting saliva
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dry, uncomfortable sensation in throat
  • Hiccups
  • Dry mouth
  • Coughing up difficult-to-extectorate Phlegm
  • Scanty urination
  • Hoarseness
  • Thirst
  • Asthma
  • Flushed face
  • Five sole Heat
  • Maybe a high fever
  • No chills
  • Aversion to Heat
  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Restlessness
  • Thirst
  • Dark yellow urine
  • Dyspnea
  • Chest pain
  • Thick yellow Phlegm
  • T: Red and dry
  • C: Thick and yellow, maybe dry and sticky
  • P: Rapid, maybe slippery, maybe forceful or Thready and rapid or Deficient and rapid

Treats

  • Early-stage 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.