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.)

NEUROFIBROMA #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Concha Ostreae Mu Li 50g Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Softens hardness.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 15g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, disperses Wind-Heat and resolves Phlegm and congestion.
With Bai Shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 15g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, adjusts the Ying and Wei, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain.
With Chai Hu, for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Bai Shao, for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.
Poria Fu Ling 15g Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Leaches out Dampness, Promotes urination, Soothes the nerves, Strengthens the Spleen.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 15g Resolves Phlegm, softens Phlegm nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Spica Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 15g Clears Hot Phlegm, Clears Liver Fire, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Hedyotis Diffusae Bai Hua She She Cao 25g Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Sargassum Hai Zao 25g Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
Ram. cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng 25g Extinguishes Wind, alleviates spasms, drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang.

Formula Actions

  • Calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind
  • Clears Liver Fire
  • Softens hardness
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Clears Hot Phlegm
  • Spreads Liver Qi
  • Relieves Stagnation
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Liver Fire with Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Benign tumors of peripheral nerves
  • * The following signs and symptoms may or may not manifest:
  • Severe, splitting headaches with dizziness
  • Sudden tinnitus or
  • Sudden deafness
  • Flushed face
  • Red, swollen, painful eyes
  • Irascibility with violent angry outbursts
  • Dry mouth
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Thirst
  • Vomiting sour or bitter liquid
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Constipation or dry stools
  • Maybe rib pain
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet or Red tip and edges
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid or Wiry, excess and rapid

Treats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

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