HERB FORMULAS

RU XIAN AI TANG ER SHI SAN HAO - 乳腺癌湯二十三号 - BREAST CANCER DECOCTION #23

English: Breast Cancer Decoction #23
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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 10g Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, resolves Shao Yang disorders and reduces fever.
With Qing Pi, for intercostal pain due to Qi obstruction in the Liver channel.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride Qing Pi 10g Spreads Liver Qi, breaks up Stagnant Qi, dissipates accumulations, reduces Food Stagnation, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Chai Hu, restores the Qi circulation between the Upper and Lower Jiaos to treat long-term Qi Stagnation moving to Blood Stasis with fixed pain and occasional palpable lumps.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 10g Clears Heat, reduces Fire, reduces swelling, invigorates the Blood and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
With Mu Dan Pi, resolves Qi Level Stagnation leading to Heat and Heat in the Blood.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 10g Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, clears Deficiency Fire, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Liver Fire, drains pus and reduces swelling.
With Chai Hu and Zhi Zi, for Fire from constraint leading to Liver Fire or Liver Yang Rising.
Fr. Trichosanthis Gua Lou 15g Regulates Qi, transforms Hot Phlegm, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.
Fr. Luffae Si Gua Luo 15g Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast.
Fr. Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya 15g Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion, strengthens the Stomach and facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi.
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 15g Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules, clears the Liver, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Spreads Liver Qi
  • Relieves Stagnation
  • Clears Heat
  • Reduces Fire toxicity
  • Reduces abscesses
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

SYNDROMES

  • Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire

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
  • T: Red
  • C: Dry-yellow
  • P: Wiry and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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