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Nasopharyngeal Cancer #15

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata18 g

    Nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin*.

  • Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis12 g

    Moistens the Lungs, nourishes the Yin, stops cough, nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.

    for Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiencies with consumptive cough and occasional hemoptysis.
    • Sha Shen
    for dry cough with little Phlegm and a parched throat due to Lung Dryness or Heat injuring the Lung Yin and dry throat, constipation, thirst and a red tongue with little coat due to pathogenic Warmth or Heat injuring the Stomach Yin or long-term Yin Deficiency.
  • Tian Men DongRx. Asparagi12 g

    Nourishes the Kidney Yin, clears Lung Heat, moistens the Lungs, nourishes the Kidneys, generates fluids and resolves Phlegm.

  • Sha ShenRx. Glehniae/ Adenophorae12 g

    Nourishes the Lungs and clears Lung Heat, nourishes Stomach Yin and generates fluids.

  • Wu Wei ZiFr. Schisandrae6 g

    Contains leakage of Lung Qi, stops cough and tonifies the Kidneys.

Actions

  • Tonifies Lung and Kidney Yin
  • Dispels Heat
  • Removes toxins

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Lung and Kidney Yin

Manifestations

  • Marked wasting of the body
  • A sallow, lusterless facial color
  • Fatigue
  • Breathlessness
  • Restlessness
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dryness of the mouth and throat
Pulse
Fine and quick

Indications

Cancer of the nasopharynx

Modifications