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 #48

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi Zi Cao 60g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 60g Drains Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling and inflammation, Relieves Fire toxicity, Stops pain.
Rx. Peucedani Qian Hu 30g Expels Phlegm and descends Qi.
Calculus Bovis Niu Huang 9g Drains Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Resolves Fire toxicity, Vaporizes Phlegm.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves Toxicity
  • Eliminate Phlegm
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Fire

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

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Make into an extract then grind into a powder. Take 1.5g three times a day.

Modifications

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