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 #7

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 6-30g Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments Qi, tonifies the Lungs, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
With Huang Qi, for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops coughing.
With Zhi Ban Xia and Dang Shen, for chronic, dry, non-productive cough due to Lung Yin Deficiency.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 9-60g Tonifies Qi and Blood, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh, expels toxins and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
Cx. Mori Sang Bai Pi 6-18g Drains Heat from the Lungs, stops coughing and calms wheezing and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 3-12g Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Nourishes and moistens the Lungs, Stops coughing, Transforms Phlegm.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-9g Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and coughing with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-15g Descends Rebellious Qi, Dissipates nodules, Dries Dampness, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces Stagnation, Transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops coughing, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
With Dang Shen, for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
Rx. Scutellariae Barbatae Ban Zhi Lian 9-60g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxins, activates the Blood, reduces swellings, mildly dispels Blood Stasis, stops bleeding and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Yu Xing Cao, for Lung abscesses.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 75-150g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins and reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Ban Zhi Lian, for cancer.
Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao 10-60g Clears Heat, relieves toxicity, reduces swellings and abscesses, expels pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells (acts especially on the Lungs).

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Lung and Spleen Qi
  • Dissolves masses
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Weakness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Cough
  • Copious white sputum
  • Chest pain
  • Anorexia
  • Edema of the face and legs
  • Constipation
  • T: Pale
  • C: White
  • P: Soft

Treats

  • Lung cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Notes

Modifications

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