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.)

Nasopharyngeal Cancer #15

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 18g Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 12g Moistens the Lungs, nourishes the Yin, stops cough, nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.
With Tian Men Dong, for Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiencies with consumptive cough and occasional hemoptysis.
With Sha Shen, for dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin and dry throat, constipation, thirst and a red tongue with little coat due to pathogenic Warmth or Heat injuring the Stomach Yin or long-term Yin Deficiency.
Rx. Asparagi Tian Men Dong 12g Clears Lung Heat, Generates fluids, Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes the Kidney Yin, Nourishes the Kidneys, Resolves Phlegm.
Rx. Glehniae/ Adenophorae Sha Shen 12g Nourishes the Lungs and clears Lung Heat, nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.
Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi 6g Contains leakage of Lung Qi, stops cough and tonifies the Kidneys.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
  • Clears Heat
  • Detoxifies

Syndromes

  • Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiencies

Clinical Manifestations

  • Emaciation
  • A dark, dull complexion
  • Weariness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Distress
  • Insomnia
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • P: Thin and rapid

Treats

  • Nasopharyngeal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For labored breathing: For yellow, scanty urine:
+ 15g Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen + 15g Oldenlandia Bai Hua She She Cao
For mild or tidal fever: For insomnia:
+ 15g Cx. Lycii Di Gu Pi + 6g Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi
+ 15g Rx. Oryzae Glutinosae Nuo Dao Gen + 6g Fr. Zizyphi Spinosae Suan Zao Ren

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