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.)

Ru Ai Xi Ji - 乳癌洗剂 - Breast Cancer Wash (Topical)

English: Breast Cancer Wash
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 10g Alleviates pain, Dispels Cold, Eliminates Dampness, Eliminates toxins, Expels pus, Expels Wind, Reduces swelling.
Fol. Artemisiae Argyi Ai Ye 10g Warms the channels, stops bleeding, disperses Cold, eliminates Dampness, stops itching, alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 10g Clears Heat, Cools and invigorates the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling from sores and abscesses, Relieves pain.
Fr. Zanthoxyli Chuan Jiao 10g Alleviates pain, Dispels Dampness, Disperses Cold, Warms the Middle Jiao.
Bul. Allii Cong Bai 3pcs Disperses clumps, Disperses Cold, Relieves toxicity, Unblocks Yang.

Formula Actions

  • Expels Wind
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Dispels Cold
  • Warms the channels
  • Reduces swelling
  • E eliminates toxins
  • Expels pus
  • Alleviates pain
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with Wind-Cold Dampness

Clinical Manifestations

  • Tumor in the breast
  • Usually one side
  • Tumor is often the first symptom
  • Tumor is firm or hard
  • It starts small (bean-sized) and grows larger
  • Usually no pain
  • It is in a fixed location
  • The edges are uneven
  • Located in the center of the nipple or at the edge of the breast tissue
  • There is dimpling
  • The tumor gradually generates a dull pain
  • The pain becomes more severe
  • The nipple becomes retracted
  • The areola becomes distorted or a distorted breast contour
  • The breast becomes red and swollen
  • It becomes pitted like an orange
  • There are enlarged supraclavicular or axillary lymph nodes
  • Advanced nodules become ulcerated

Treats

  • Breast cancer with severe pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct and use as a wash, once every evening.

Modifications

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