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 #8

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 30g Tonifies the Lungs, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 10g Nourishes the Blood and astringes Yin.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 10g Dries Dampness, resolves Phlegm, harmonizes the Stomach, stops vomiting, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Cx. Mori Sang Bai Pi 10g Drains Heat from the Lungs, stops coughing, calms wheezing and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng 10g Opens Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm Benefits the throat and expels pus.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, clears Heat, expels pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Phragmitis Lu Gen 30g Clears Heat and irritability from the Lungs and Stomach and generates fluids.
Cordyceps Dong Chong Xia Cao 6g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, nourishes Lung Yin, transforms Phlegm, stops bleeding and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rz. Paridis Chong Lou 10g Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
  • Dries Dampness
  • Circulates Qi
  • Eliminates Phlegm and pus
  • Clears Toxins
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phlegm Stagnation in the chest and Deficiency Fire Rising

Clinical Manifestations

  • Coughing
  • Swelling and pain of the throat
  • Thick, salty sputum with mucus and Blood
  • Chills
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fullness and congestion in the chest
  • Distention of chest and epigastrium
  • Coughing up copious, thin, white sputum
  • A dry mouth
  • No thirst
  • Foul-smelling sputum
  • Dyspnea
  • Sallow complexion
  • Anorexia
  • Rolled lips
  • Pale lips
  • Tired limbs
  • Heavy limbs
  • Abdominal and epigastric distention after meals
  • Stiff tongue
  • Maybe bleeding
  • Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loose stools or diarrhea
  • Lethargy
  • Thin muscles
  • Fatigue
  • Does not like to speak
  • Weak, soft voice
  • Maybe enuresis
  • Maybe borborygmus
  • Maybe cold extremities
  • Maybe abundant clear urine
  • Muscle weakness in arms and legs
  • Weak abdomen
  • T: Pale and flabby, may have teeth marks
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Soft and weak

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.