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Cancer #28

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ling ZhiGanoderma9 g

    Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood.

    for Qi Deficiency.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis9 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood, restores the constitution and assists herbs that release the exterior or drain downward when there is significant Qi Deficiency.*

    for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
  • Huang QiRx. Astragali9 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies the Lungs, relieves numbness and pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores, numbness, painful obstruction and paresthesia.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba9 g

    Nourishes the Blood.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Mu XiangRx. Aucklandiae9 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, strengthens the Spleen and prevents Stagnation.

  • Ji Xue TengCaulis Spatholobi12 g

    Invigorates and tonifies the Blood.

  • Xian Feng CaoHb. Bidentis15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dissipates Blood Stasis, reduces inflammation, clears Heat, removes toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Actions

  • Builds up Qi
  • Enriches the Blood
  • Promotes healthy Blood circulation
  • Adjusts and smooths the movement of Qi

Patterns treated

Deficiency of both Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • Bone marrow depletion following a course of chemotherapy
  • A depleted, tired feeling
  • Stools that are loose
  • A diminished appetite
  • Lightheadedness
  • A pale complexion
  • A faint voice
  • Breathlessness
  • Disinclination to talk
  • Sweating that occurs with minimal or no activity
  • A pounding or fluttering heartbeat
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Skin that is dry
  • Hair lacking moisture
  • Diminished memory
  • An overall pale appearance
  • Light, sparse menstrual flow
Tongue body
The tongue body is pale, or pale with a thin, dry quality.
Coating
A thin layer of white coating is present.
Pulse
The pulse feels weak, or alternatively thin and choppy.

Indications

Bone marrow depletion that follows chemotherapy treatment