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 #41

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 30g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Imperatae Bai Mao Gen 30g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, clears Heat from the Stomach and Lungs, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Sheng Di Huang, for Heat injuring the Yin.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Clears Heat, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.
Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae Ju Hong 10g Adjusts the Middle, Dries Dampness, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm, Transforms Phlegm for treating Phlegm-Damp coughs.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 20g Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Xuan Shen, Kun Bu and Mu Li, for nodules due to Phlegm Fire.
With Zhe Bei Mu, cools and relieves toxicity to disperse and transform Phlegm and treat goiter, scrofula and swollen or inflamed lymph glands.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dang 15g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops coughing.
With Sheng Di Huang, for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.
Sargassum Hai Zao 15g Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 15g Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Promotes urination, Reduces swelling, Resolves Phlegm, Softens Phlegm nodules.
Rx. Stemonae Preparata Zhi Bai Bu 15g Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, softens hardness, dissipates nodules, drains Fire and relieves toxicity.
With Mu Li, Zhi Bei Mu and Xia Ku Cao, for scrofula, goiter and other nodules due to Phlegm.
With Sheng Di Huang, for Excess or Deficiency Heat patterns.
With Sheng Di Huang and Mai Men Dong, for a sore, dry throat due to Deficiency Fire.
Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii Zhe Bei Mu 10g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Xuan Shen, Mu Li and Xia Ku Cao, for scrofula due to Phlegm-Fire with swelling and pain at multiple sites.
With Xuan Shen and Mu Li, for nodules without abscess.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 20g Calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Advanced 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.