Ru Xian Ai Tang - 乳腺癌湯 - Mammary Carcinoma Decoction

English:	Mammary Carcinoma Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Colla Pisces	Yu Biao	6g	Dissipates Blood Stasis, Nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, Nourishes Yin, Resolves swelling, Stops bleeding, Subdues Yang.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride	Qing Pi	10g	Spreads the Liver, breaks up Stagnant Qi, dissipates accumulations, reduces Food Stagnation, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	10g	Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation and resolves Phlegm and congestion. With Qing Pi, for Intercostal pain due to Qi obstruction in the Liver channel.
Bul. Fritillariae Cirrhosae	Chuan Bei Mu	10g	Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Nourishes and moistens the Lungs, Stops cough, Transforms Phlegm.
Fr. Trichosanthis	Gua Lou	15g	Clears Lung Heat, Dissipates nodules, Eliminates pus, Reduces abscesses, Regulates Qi, Transforms Hot Phlegm, Unbinds the chest.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	15g	Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain. With Jin Yin Hua, reduces obstruction and toxicity for swollen, painful sores and necrosis of surrounding tissue.
Squama Manitis	Chuan Shan Jia	6g	Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes lactation, Promotes the discharge of pus, Reduces swelling, Unblocks menstruation.
Fr. Luffae	Si Gua Luo	15g	Expels Phlegm, Resolves toxicity and reduces swelling, Unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast.
Sargassum	Hai Zao	15g	Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Flos Lonicerae	Jin Yin Hua	30g	Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Hb. Taraxaci	Pu Gong Ying	15g	Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules, clears the Liver, promotes lactation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells. With Gua Lou and Qing Pi, for breast lumps and abscesses.
Fr. Hordei Germinatus	Mai Ya	15g	Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion, strengthens the Stomach and facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi.
Concha Ostreae	Mu Li	30g	Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Softens hardness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	10g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Qing Pi, for flank pain and chest and abdominal distention due to Liver Qi Stagnation.

Formula Actions

• Nourishes the Liver and Kidneys
• Spreads Liver Qi
• Breaks up Stagnant Qi
• Dries Dampness
• Transforms Phlegm
• Softens hardness
• Dissipates nodules
• Reduces Food Stagnation
• Stops bleeding
• Clears Heat
• Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

• Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Large breast lump like a heap, adhering to the skin Inverted nipple Orange-skin effect Irritability Dry mouth Bitter taste Headache Red face Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum Rapid breathing with a harsh voice Restless fever

Sore throat Constipation Dry stools Mania Shortness of breath Dyspnea Nausea Vomiting Chest and/or epigastric fullness Pain in the ribs T: Red C: Dry-yellow P: Wiry and rapid

Treats

Middle-stage breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For Qi Deficiency:		For pain:
+ 30g Rx. Astragali	Huang Qi	+ 10g Olibanum	Ru Xiang
For lymonaenactasis:		+ 10 Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae	Bai Zhi
+ 15g Spica Prunellae	Xia Ku Cao
For Yin Deficiency:		+ 10g Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii	Zhe Bei Mu
+ 10g Fr. Lycii	Gou Qi Zi
For abdominal distention:		+ 15g Rx. Scrophulariae	Xuan Shen
+ 10g Rx. Rhapontici	Lou Lu	+ 15g Endoconcha Sepiae	Hai Piao Xiao
For Qi Stagnation:
+ 10g Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	ForBlood Stagnation:
+ 10g Sm. Persicae	Tao Ren
+ 10g Sm. Vaccariae	Wang Bu Liu Xing