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Lung Cancer #35

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Yu Xing CaoHb. Houttuyniae30 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity, reduces swellings and abscesses, expels pus (acts especially on the Lungs) and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Wang Jiang Nan ZiHb. Cassiae Occidentalis30 g

    Clears Liver Fire, strengthen the Stomach, clears the Lungs, disperses swelling, removes toxicity, relaxes the bowels, clears vision and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Nan Sha ShenRx. Adenophorae30 g

    Nourishes Yin, moistens the Lungs, dispels Phlegm and stops coughing.

  • Xia Ku CaoSpica Prunellae15 g

    Clears Liver Fire, brightens the eyes, clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Hai ZaoSargassum15 g

    Reduces Phlegm, softens areas of hardness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Chuan Shan JiaSquama Manitis*10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, promotes the discharge of pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Bai Hua She She CaoHb. Hedyotis Diffusae80 g

    Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Zi CaoRx. Arnebiae seu Lithospermi30 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, invigorates Blood circulation, relieves Fire toxins, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, promotes urination, aids healing of tissues and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Teng Li GenRx. Actinidiae30 g

    Clears Heat, removes toxicity, invigorates the Blood, transforms Phlegm, dissipate nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Actions

  • Purges excess Fire from the Liver
  • Eliminates Heat
  • Counteracts toxicity
  • Lubricates the Intestines
  • Converts Phlegm
  • Diminishes abscess formation
  • Promotes Blood circulation
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

Lung cancer arising from Liver Fire that scorches the Lungs

Manifestations

  • Paroxysmal coughing accompanied by blood-streaked sputum
  • A burning sensation of pain across the chest and flanks
  • Lightheadedness
  • Redness of the face and eyes
  • A bitter taste in the mouth
  • Parched lips
  • Quick to anger
  • A tendency toward irritability
  • Agitation
  • Urine that may appear dark
  • Constipation that may occur
Tongue body
Red-hued
Coating
A sparse, yellow-toned coating that is dry
Pulse
Taut and quickened

Indications

Cancer affecting the Lung

Modifications

Cautions

Squama Manitis is now an endangered species, so it is no longer used (substitutes appropriate for it are listed under modifications).