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 #47

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Adenophorae Nan Sha Shen 12g Nourishes Lung Yin and clears Lung Heat.
Rx. Glehniae Bei Sha Shen 12g Nourishes Lung Yin and clears Lung Heat.
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 12g Moistens the Lungs and stops coughing.
With Bei Sha Shen and Nan Sha Shen, for coughing due to Lung Heat injuring the Qi and fluids or Lung consumption.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Clears Heat, Expels pus, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen.
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 30g Tonifies the Lungs Nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids
Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 30g Clears Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Fire toxicity, Vents and disperses External Wind-Heat.
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.
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 30g Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Prevents leakage of fluids softens hardness.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 9g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops coughing.
With Bei Sha Shen and Nan Sha Shen, for a dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin.
Cutis Bufonis Chan Pi 9g Clears Heat and expels toxins.
Hb. Solani Lyrati Shu Yang Quan 30g Dispels Heat and Dampness, Dispels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates the circulation of Qi, Removes toxins.
Fr. Akebiae Ba Yue Zha 15g Controls pain, Disperses clumps, Dredges the Liver, Expels Phlegm, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates Qi, Removes toxins.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Lung Yin
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Removes toxins
  • Moistens the Lungs
  • Stops coughing
  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Resolves Damp-Heat
  • Tonifies the Lungs
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Disperses clumps,
  • Softens hardness
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lung Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Severe, dry hacking cough
  • No sputum expectorated
  • Small amounts of difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Blood tinged sputum (when Yin Deficiency Fire is present)
  • Afternoon fever
  • Night sweats
  • Malar flush (especially in the afternoon)
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Itching in throat
  • Hoarse voice, low voice or loss of voice
  • Emaciation
  • T: Red and dry
  • C: None
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Modifications

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