Special Formulas by Cara Frank, R.Ac.
Beyond Chemo
Beyond Chemo addresses many side effects of chemotherapy. The formula boosts immunity, prevents the formation and development of cancer, regulates the endocrine system, protects the bone marrow, stimulates hempoeisis, and strengthens digestion. In TCM terms, the formula tonifies the qi, nourishes the yin and blood, regulates digestion, and calms the spirit. Because most chemotherapy protocols injure the Yin, emphasis is placed on herbs that nourish the Yin.
Ingredients: Huang Qi/ Radix Astraglus, Ren Shen/Radix Ginseng (or Dang Shen/Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae), Bai Zhu/Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Fu Ling/ Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, Zhi Gan Cao/Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis Praeparata, Chen Pi/Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Mu Xiang/Radix Saussureae, Ling Zhi Cao/ Ganoderma, Shu Di/Rehmania Preparata, Gou Qi Zi/Fructus Lycii, He Shou Wu/ Polygonum Multiflora, Dan Shen/Radix Salvia, Yu Zhu/Radix Polysala, Nu Zhen Zi/ Semen Ligustrum, Sha Shen/ Radix Glenhia, Mai Men Dong/Radix Ophiopogon, Ji Xue Teng/Radix Milletia, Qian Shi/Semen Euryales, Shan Yao/Radix Dioscorea, Suan Zao Ren/Semen Zizyphus.
Beyond Radiation
Radiation is a hot therapy. Most side effects involve injury to body fluids, which results in Yin deficiency. Symptoms may include dizziness, insomnia, thirst, tissue erosion, night sweats, and deep red tongue with thick white, yellow or black moss. Radiation also injures qi resulting in fatigue, shortness of breath, poor appetite, and pale tongue with thick greasy tongue moss. Blood stasis is a common side effect manifesting as sclerotic tissue. Herbs to relieve fire poisons are included in this formula to reduce inflammation and promote the catabolization of dead cancer cells. Beyond Radiation is designed to nourish the yin, promote body fluids, and to cool and move the blood. Modern cancer research has demonstrated the importance of using herbs that invigorate the blood and eliminate blood stasis to reduce radiation resistance. Dan Shen/Radix Salvia Miltiorrhizae is the most important herb for resolving this problem.
Ingredients: Mai Men Dong/Radix Ophiopogon, Dang Gui/Radix Angelica Sinesis, Shu Di/Radix Rehmania Preparata, Bai Mao Gen/Imperata, Jin Yin Hua/Flos Lonicera, Zhi Mu/Radix Anemarrhenae, Dan Shen/Radix Salvia, Huang Qi/Radix Astragalus, Gou Qi Zi/ Fructus Lycii, Tai Zi Shen/Radix Pseudostellaria, Ji Xue Teng/Radix Milletia, Kun Bu/Thallus Algae.
Gall Clear
This formula is based on the famous harmonizing prescription Xiao Chai Hu Tang/Minor Bupleurum Combination. It is effective for helping to resolve small gallstones. We recommend the formula be taken continuously for two months to be completely effective. Other applications of this formula include irritable bowel disease, constipation from qi constraint, and premenstrual tension. It is modified with Herba Lysimachia, Hai Jin Sha/ Spora Lygodi and Ji Nei Jin/ Gallus to resolve stones. Chuan Lian Zi/Fr. Melia and Xiang Fu are included to stop pain. Zhi Shi/Fructus Aurantium Immaturus descends the qi and reduces bloating. Dan Shen/Radix Salvia softens masses and calms the spirit. Suan Zao Ren/Fructus Zizyphus calms the spirit and eliminates irritability. Gan Cao/Radix Glyccerhizia and Da Zao/Fructus Jujube are added to harmonize the formula and strengthen the spleen qi.
Ingredients: Huang Qin/Radix Scutteleria, Chai Hu/ Radix Bupleuri, Jin Qian Cao/Herba Jinqiancao, Desmodium, Hai Jin Sha/Spora Lygodii Japonici, Chuan Lian Zi/Fructus Melia, Ji Nei Jin/ Endothelium Corneum Gigeraiae Galli, Yan Hu Suo/Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo, Suan Zao Ren/Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, Gan Cao/Radix Glyccerhizia, Da Zao/Fructus Jujube, Xiang Fu/Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Zhi Shi/Fructus Aurantium Immaturus, Dan Shen/Radix Salvia.
NoCir
Based on the famous formula Minor Bupleurum/Xia Chai Hu Tang, this formula combines one of the most well researched formulas in the treatment of hepatitis, modern herbal applications and traditional energetic considerations. The formula, when unmodified, is used in Kanpo therapy to treat hepatitis. Wu Wei Zi/Schizandra Fructus is added to reduce SGPT liver enzymes. Ban Lan Gen/Isatis Root and Hu Zhang/Polygonati Cupidati are added for their potent antiviral properties. Huang Qi/ Astragalus and Ling Zhi Cao/Ganoderma are added to tonify the qi and modulate the immune system. Dan Shen/Salvia and Tian Qi (San Qi) invigorate the blood and prevent sclerosis. Sheng Di Huang/Rehmannia, Gou Qi Zi/Lycium and He Shou Wu/Polygonum Multi nourish the liver and kidney yin and the liver blood to protect the liver and reduce inflammation.
Ingredients: Chai Hu/Bupleurum, Huang Qin/Scutellariae, Ban Xia/Pinellia, Ran Shen/ Ginseng, Sheng Jiang/Fresh Ginger, Gan Cao/Licorice, Wu Wei Zi/ Schizandra Fructus, Sheng Di Huang/Rehmannia, Ban Lan Gen/Isatis Root, Dan Shen/Salvia, Gou Qi Zi/Lycium, Huang Qi/Astragalus, Ling Zhi (Cao)/Ganoderma, He Shou Wu/Polygonum Multi, Tian Qi (San Qi).
PND
Designed to resolve deep sinus obstruction, PND is based on the classic formula for sinusitis Cang Er San/Xanthium powder with the following modifications: Cang Er Zi/Fructus Xanthii, Xin Yin Hua/Flos Magnolia Liliflorae, Bai Zhi/Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, and Bo He/Herba Menthae: these ingredients create the formula Cang Er Zi San: Xanthium Powder. Wu Mei/Fructus Mume consolidates the lungs to stop coughing and promotes the production of body fluids. Modern research proven it is antiallergic.
Huang Qin/Radix Scutteleria clears phlegm heat. It has an antiallergic effect as well. Huang Qin is used to clear phlegm heat from the sinus cavities. Ban Xia/Radix Pinellia and Chen Pi/Pericarpium Citri resolve phlegm and regulate the qi. Both herbs form the basis of Two Old Decoction/Er Chen Tang, the representative prescription for clearing phlegm – dampness. Bai Don Kou/Fructus Amomi Kravanh, Cang Zhu/Rhizoma Atractylodis, and Huo Xiang/Herba Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi aromatically resolve phlegm to penetrate deep sinus obstruction. Jie Geng/Radix Platycodi expels phlegm, soothes irritated throat and directs the prescription to the upper body. Yu Xing Cao/Herba Houttuyniae Cordatae is acrid and cool. It clears heat and toxins and expels pus..
Cang Er Zi /Fructus Xanthii ,Xin Yin Hua/ Flos Magnoliae liliflorae Bai Zhi/ Radix Angelicae dahuricae ,Bo He /Herba Menthae Huang Qin/Radix Scutteleria Ban Xia/Radix Pinellia and Chen Pi/Pericarpium Citri resolve phlegm and regulate the qi. Bai Don Kou/Fructus Amomi Kravanh, Cang Zhu/Rhizoma Atractylodis, Huo Xiang/Herba Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi, Jie Geng/Radix Platycodi , Yu Xing Cao/Herba Houttuyniae, Wu Mei/Fructus Mume.
