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 #55

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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.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 9g Astringes the leakage of Lung Qi and stops coughing Astringes sweat and generates fluids Tonifies Qi.
Rz. Phragmitis Lu Gen 30g Clears Heat and irritability from the Lungs and Stomach and generates fluids.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Moistens the Lungs

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)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Stuffy chest
  • Thirst
  • Heartburn
  • Afternoon fever
  • Night sweats
  • Malar flush (especially in the afternoon)
  • Five Sole Heat
  • Malar flush
  • 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

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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