Mammary Gland Cancer is called Ru Ai or Ru Shi Yong in Chinese. Mammary Gland cancer is one of the most commonly seen cancers. Mammary tumor was first documented in the book zhu bing yuan hou zhong lun (General Treatise on Etiology and Symptomology of Disease) written by Dr. Chao Yuan-Fang in 610. Liver Qi stagnation with Blood Stasis is the major basis of mammary cancer. The key factor is the Liver Qi Stagnation which can be caused by emotional stress. The emotional injuries or stress lead to Liver Qi Stagnation. Stress or internal anger does not release properly, instead the Liver Qi stagnation causes imbalance of the Chong and Ren Channels which further results in the endocrine disorder and disturb hormone level (associated with), gradually leading to Qi-blood stagnation in the mammary gland. Because of stagnation of Qi and blood, the phlegm and Damp is gradually accumulated in the breast area and then develop breast cancer.

Western Medical Indications:
Breast Cancer

TCVM Indications:
Breast lumps, nodules
Hyperactive
Irritability
Liver Qi Stagnation
Restless
Pulse: Wiry, or weak
Tongue: Purple or pale purple

Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy

Warning:
May cause loose stool

Dosage for Horse:
15 grams twice a day as top dressing on feed.

Dosage for Dog/Cat:
0.5 gram per 10lbs. to 20lbs. body weight twice daily.

Directions:
Use up to 6 months

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Soothe Liver Qi, resolve stagnation, move blood, shrink masses

Classical Antecedent:
Breast Stasis Formulas is a modification of classical formula Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan, which was from Jing Yue Quan Shu (Collected Treatises of Zhang Jing-Yue) written by Zhang Jie Bing, 1624.

Ingredients:
Bai Shao-Paeonia, Bai Zhi-Angelica, Chai Hu-Bupleurum, Chuan Xiong-Ligusticum, Dang Gui-Angelica, E Zhu-Zedoaria,
Fu Ling-Poria, Gua Lou-Trichosanthes, Qing Pi-Citrus, San Leng-Sparganium, Xiang Fu Zi-Cyperus, Yan Hu Suo-Corydalis,
Zhi Ke-Aurantium