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 #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Arisaematis Tian Nan Xing 30g Alleviates pain, Dries Dampness, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling.
Dinodan Pulveratum 30g No Information
Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji 30g Reduces swelling, generates flesh, eliminates ulcers, nourishes the Lungs and resolves Phlegm.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 30g Regulates and descendsQi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 30g Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates Qi, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
With Ru Xiang, activates Qi and Blood to disperse swellings and clumps.
With Mo Yao and Ru Xiang, for Lung abscess marked by irritability, stifling sensation in the chest and coughing up of pus and Blood.
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha Shen 60g Nourishes Lung Yin and clears Lung Heat.
Rx. Panacis Quinquefolii Xi Yang Shen 15g Tonifies Qi, generates fluids, Benefits Lung Yin and clears Fire from the Lungs.
Carapax Trionycis Bie Jia 45g Activates the Blood, Anchors Yang, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Nourishes Yin, Softens hardness.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 20g Activates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, reduces swelling, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Mo Yao, for chronic, ulcerated and non-healing sores.
Myrrh Mo Yao 20g Activates the Blood, Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Generates flesh, Promotes healing, Reduces swelling.
Cinnabaris Zhu Sha 12g Sedates the Heart, calms the Spirit, expels Phlegm, clears Heat and relieves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Dries Dampness
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Nourishes Lung Yin
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Activates the Blood
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lung Yin Deficiency due to Lung Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Coughing 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

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a powder and take 1g tree times a day.

Modifications

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