Symptom family: Nasal Disorders and Symptoms
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Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address nasal polyps, organized by formula type.
Nasal polyps can be treated by these formulas if it stems from an excess heat condition in specific organs, leading to internal disharmony.
One such formula is Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, with biond’s magnolia flowers as a key herb.
Nasal polyps can be treated by these formulas when it results from external wind invasion disrupting the body's surface and normal function, requiring wind-dispersing actions.
One such formula is Xin Yi San, with biond’s magnolia flowers as a key herb.
Explore below some acupoints used to address nasal polyps, organized by meridian.
On the head midline, 1 cun within anterior to the front hairline, 4 cun anterior to Baihui DU-20.
In a depression on the tip of the nose.
Directly below the lateral margin of the nostril, level with Renzhong DU-26.
In the nasolabrial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi.
Above the styloid process of the radius, about 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease (wrist joint space) in a V-shaped depression.
At the upper end of the nasiolabial groove, at the junction of the maxilla and the nasal cavity.
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address nasal polyps, organized by herb category.
Nasal polyps can be treated by these herbs when the condition is external or superficial, requiring topical treatment to alleviate symptoms or heal the affected area.
One such herb is Realgar (Xiong Huang), which is directly recommended for nasal polyps.
Nasal polyps can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.
One such herb is Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for nasal polyps, like Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin.
Nasal polyps can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.
One such herb is Bugbane Rhizomes (Sheng Ma), a key herb in some formulas recommended for nasal polyps, like Xin Yi San.