Chronic Rhinitisaccording to TCM

Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind

Chronic rhinitis 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 Cang Er Zi San, with cocklebur fruit as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

External formulas for External disorders

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by external factors like wind, cold, or heat leading to symptoms on the body's surface.

One such formula is Bing Peng San, with borneol as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.

One such formula is Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Formulas that warm Yang and tonify

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from a depletion of Yang energy, requiring actions that warm and strengthen Yang.

One such formula is Shen Qi Wan, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and open sensory orifices

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold affecting the sensory orifices, requiring warming and opening actions.

One such formula is Tong Guan San, with chinese honeylocust abnormal fruit as a key herb.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chronic rhinitis 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 chronic rhinitis, like Cang Er Zi San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.

One such herb is Borneol (Bing Pian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Bing Peng San.

Herbs for external application

Chronic rhinitis 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 Borax (Peng Sha), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Bing Peng San.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.

One such herb is Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang.

Herbs that dispel Wind and Dampness

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these herbs when it is due to the invasion or accumulation of wind and dampness, which often affects the muscles and joints.

One such herb is Cocklebur Fruits (Cang Er Zi ), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Cang Er Zi San.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Szechuan Lovage Roots (Chuan Xiong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.

One such herb is Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Shen Qi Wan.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Chronic rhinitis can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.

One such herb is Chinese Honeylocust Abnormal Fruits (Zhu Ya Zao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic rhinitis, like Tong Guan San.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chronic rhinitis 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 chronic rhinitis, like Xin Yi San.