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Breast Cancer #52

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Gua Lou PiPer. Trichosanthis30 g

    Clears and moistens the Lungs, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates Qi and expands chest.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi12 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain*.

    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
  • Zhi KeFr. Aurantii12 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces Food Stagnation, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.

  • Ju YeFol. Citri Reticulatae9 g

    Dredges the Liver, promotes the proper movement of Qi, reduces swellings and disperses clumps.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the the Blood, regulates the menses, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.

    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi, for premenstrual symptoms, menstrual pain and irregular menstruation.
  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae15 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes *Yin*.

    • Bai Shao
    for Blood Deficiency Heat.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba12 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, softens the Liver and relieves pain.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Lou LuRx. Rhapontici6 g

    Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, drains abscesses and swellings, expels pus, promotes lactation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Zhe Bei MuBul. Fritillariae Thunbergii9 g

    Clears Heat, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae30 g

    Calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating *Yang, softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.*

  • Bai Jie ZiSm. Sinapis3 g

    Promotes Qi movement, dissipates nodules, unblocks the collaterals and alleviates pain.

  • Fu LingPoria12 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle *Jiao*.

    for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
  • Qing PiPer. Citri Reticulatae Viride9 g

    Spreads and breaks up Stagnant Liver Qi, dissipates accumulations, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    for pain and distention of the flanks due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
    for breast pain and swelling and breast abscess.
    for cough with chest and flank pain due to congested fluids.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae6 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    for flank pain and chest and abdominal distention due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Gu YaFr. Oryzae Germinatus30 g

    Reduces Food Stagnation, promotes digestion, strengthens and descends Qi, opens the Stomach and harmonizes the Center

  • Mai YaFr. Hordei Germinatus30 g

    Reduces Food Stagnation, facilitates the smooth flow of Liver *Qi*.

    • Gu Ya
    restores normal appetite.
  • Wang Bu Liu XingSm. Vaccariae20 g

    Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation, invigorates the channels, reduces swelling and drains abscesses.

  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum9 g

    Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    • Chen Pi
    for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
    for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
  • Wa Leng ZiConcha Arecae20 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm, resolves Stagnation, softens hardness, dissipates nodules, alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
    • Bai Shao
    for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.

Actions

  • Disperses and harmonizes Liver Qi
  • Normalizes the menstrual cycle
  • Eases pain
  • Nourishes, activates and balances the Blood
  • Breaks down Phlegm
  • Relieves Stagnation
  • Softens hardened masses
  • Disperses nodules
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

Stagnant Liver Qi accompanied by insufficient Blood

Manifestations

  • Firm nodules within the breast
  • Nervous unease
  • A tendency toward anger
  • The breast feels full and sore
  • Dryness of the mouth
  • Dryness of the pharynx
  • Lightheadedness
  • A dizzy sensation
  • A fluttering or pounding heartbeat
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dryness of the skin
  • Hair lacking moisture
  • Weakened memory
  • A pale appearance
  • Exhaustion
  • Light menstrual flow
Tongue body
A tongue that is pale, or dark
Coating
A coating that is thin, dry, and white
Pulse
A pulse that is wiry, or alternatively wiry, thready, and rapid together

Indications

Breast cancer presenting with firm nodules