Chronic Rhinitis — TCM Food Therapy & Dietary Approach
A traditional Chinese medicine perspective on Chronic Rhinitis, combining dietary therapy with syndrome differentiation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Patterns
In TCM, this condition is differentiated into several patterns, each with a classical herbal formula:
Wind-Heat in the Lung Channel
Formula: Cang'erzi San (Xanthium Powder) — from *Formulas to Aid the Living*
Lung-Spleen Qi Deficiency
Formula: Yupingfeng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) — from *Teachings of Master Danxi*
These formulas are for reference under TCM syndrome differentiation and should only be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
Food Therapy & Diet
Dietary Therapy Recipes
- Magnolia Flower and Eggs: Decoct 15g magnolia flower buds (xinyi) to obtain the juice; boil 2 eggs, shell them and prick small holes, put them in the juice and cook briefly; drink the soup and eat the eggs (opens the nasal orifices and stops nasal discharge).
- Codonopsis and Astragalus Congee: Decoct 15g each of codonopsis root and astragalus, 10g fresh ginger and 6g angelica root (baizhi) to obtain the juice, add 100g rice and cook into congee (tonifies the lung and replenishes qi; for the pattern of lung-qi deficiency).
- Hyacinth Bean, Gorgon and Yam Congee: Cook white hyacinth beans, gorgon fruit, Chinese yam and rice together into congee (fortifies the spleen and replenishes qi; for the pattern of spleen-stomach deficiency).
- Chrysanthemum Congee: Decoct 15g each of chrysanthemum flowers and mulberry leaves to obtain the juice and strain, add 60g polished rice and cook into congee (clears and benefits the head and eyes; for distending headache and purulent nasal discharge).
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.