Nasal Polypsaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Nasal Disorders and Symptoms
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TCM Herbal Formulas for Nasal Polyps
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address nasal polyps, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that clear heat from the organs
- Formulas that dredge and disperse external wind
Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs
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.
Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind
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.
Acupoints for Nasal Polyps
Explore below some acupoints used to address nasal polyps, organized by meridian.
- By Meridian
- Governing Vessel
- Large Intestine Channel
- Lung Channel
- Extra Points: Head and Neck (EX-HN)
Shangxing DU-23
On the head midline, 1 cun within anterior to the front hairline, 4 cun anterior to Baihui DU-20.
Yingxiang LI-20
In the nasolabrial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi.
Lieque LU-7
Above the styloid process of the radius, about 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease (wrist joint space) in a V-shaped depression.
Shangyingxiang EX-HN-8
At the upper end of the nasiolabial groove, at the junction of the maxilla and the nasal cavity.
TCM Herbs for Nasal Polyps
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address nasal polyps, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs for external application
- Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Cool/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
Herbs for external application
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.
Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
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.
Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
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.