Nasopharyngeal Cancer #12
- Substances
- 10
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Composition
Disperses Wind and clears Heat.
Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
- Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra3 g
Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces swelling from sores and abscesses.
Dispels Wind, stops spasms and resolves toxins.
Attacks and relieves Fire toxins and dissipates nodules.
Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin and calms Liver *Yang.*
Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and alleviates pain.
Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxicity, alleviates pain and dissipates nodules.
Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain, descends *Qi warms the Kidneys and assists Yang.***
Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction.
Actions
- Drains Heat
- Eliminates toxins
- Disperses nodules
- Moves the Blood
- Breaks up Blood Stasis
Syndromes traités
Toxic Heat combined with Blood Stasis
Manifestations
- Nosebleeds, generally involving only a slight amount of Blood (early phase)
- Blocked nasal passages (initial phase)
- A growth located in the nasal cavity
- Ringing in the ears
- Loss of hearing
- Lumps in the neck region
- Signs of Vernet's syndrome
- Paralysis of the palate
- An uneven, lopsided palate
- The capacity to open the mouth disappears
- Migraine-type headaches
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sensation of choking when swallowing fluids
- A rough, raspy voice
- Bulging of the eyeball
- Loss of vision
- Typically produces no symptoms in its initial phase
- The growth can present on the nasopharynx as a cauliflower-shaped nodule, as an ulcer, or as discolored erosion of the mucous membrane
- When the growth spreads into the layer beneath the mucosa, the membrane's surface stays smooth while the nasopharynx becomes sunken
- Cranial nerve involvement can show as loss of eyeball movement, reduced facial sensation or pain perception, trouble opening the mouth, tongue deviation on protrusion, loss of speech, paralysis affecting the soft palate, and absence of the gag reflex
Indications
Nasopharyngeal cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes
Notes
Crush into a fine powder; take 1.5g two times daily with millet wine.