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 #9

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 10g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes Yin and stops coughing.
With Sheng Di Huang, for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 12g Astringes Jing, Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, Astringes sweat, Generates fluids, Stops coughing, Tonifies the Kidneys.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
With Mu Dan Pi, for Kidney Yin Deficiency with steaming bones.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 15g Clears Heat, cools, activates and harmonizes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Deficiency Fire, drains pus and reduces swelling.
With Sheng Di Huang, for a residual Warm External pathogen which has injured the Yin.
Fr. Corni Shan Zhu Yu 10g Stabilizes the Kidneys, astringes Jing and Body Fluids, stops excessive sweating, tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and strengthens Kidney Yang.
With Wu Wei Zi, for abnormal sweating, palpitations and shortness of breath due to Yin and Yang Deficiency of the Liver and Kidneys.
Rz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu 10g Clears Heat, drains Fire from the Lungs, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness generates Fluids, clears Deficiency Fire and quenches thirst.
With Tian Hua Fen and Mai Men Dong, for thirst and irritability due to Lung and Stomach Dryness.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae Chuan Bei Mu 10g Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing, nourishes and moistens the Lungs, clears Heat, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Zhi Mu, clears Qi and nourishes Yin for coughing with scanty, difficult to expectorate sputum due to Yin Deficiency Fire burning the Lungs.
Rx. Trichosanthis Tian Hua Fen 15g Drains Heat, generates Fluids, clears and drains Lung Heat, transforms Phlegm, moistens Lung Dryness, relieves toxicity, expels pus, reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Mai Men Dong, Zhi Mu and Wu WEi Zi, for Heat and Dryness in the Lungs and Stomach.
Fol. Cycadis Revolutae Feng Wei Jiao Ye 15g Activates the Blood, Breaks up Blood Stasis, Dispels Wind, Eliminates toxins, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Regulates Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin

Syndromes

  • Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Unproductive cough or
  • Scanty, sticky phlegm or
  • Sometimes blood-streaked sputum
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry throat
  • Low back and knees sore and weak
  • "Steaming Bone" tidal fever
  • Night sweats
  • Malar flush
  • Maybe hoarse voice
  • Maybe pain in shin, foot, and heel
  • Sterility
  • Spermatorrhea
  • T: Red and dry
  • C: None
  • P: Thready and rapid

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.