HERB FORMULAS

RU XIAN AI TANG - 乳腺癌湯 - MAMMARY CARCINOMA DECOCTION

English: Mammary Carcinoma Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Colla Pisces Yu Biao 6g Nourishes Yin, subdues Yang, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, stops bleeding, dissipates Blood Stasis and resolves swelling.
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, transforms Phlegm, stops cough, nourishes and moistens the Lungs, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 15g Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates Qi, unbinds the chest, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
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 Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks menstruation, promotes lactation, reduces swelling, promotes the discharge of pus and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
Fr. Luffae Si Gua Luo 15g Unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast, expels Phlegm, resolves toxicity and reduces swelling.
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, softens hardness, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
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

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
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 For Blood Stagnation:
    + 10g Sm. Persicae Tao Ren
    + 10g Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing