Nasal congestion according to Chinese Medicine
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The four Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat nasal congestion
Why might Biond’S Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi Hua) help with nasal congestion?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat nasal congestion as can be seen on Biond’S Magnolia Flower's page.
Biond’S Magnolia Flowers is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Releases the Exterior and dispels Wind-Cold. Relieves nasal congestion.
Why might Cocklebur Fruit (Cang Er Zi ) help with nasal congestion?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat nasal congestion as can be seen on Cocklebur Fruit's page.
Cocklebur Fruits is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Lung.
Its main actions are: Expels Wind-Damp. Relieves nasal congestion. Drives away Exterior Wind.
Why might Scallion (Cong Bai) help with nasal congestion?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat nasal congestion as can be seen on Scallion's page.
Scallions is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Cold through sweating. Vitalizes the Yang Qi and disperses Cold. Removes toxicity of swellings.
Why might Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) help with nasal congestion?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat nasal congestion as can be seen on Fresh Ginger's page.
Fresh Ginger is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold. Warms and circulates Qi in the Middle Burner. Calms a restless fetus and treats morning sickness. Treats seafood poisoning.
Other symptoms often associated with nasal congestion
Common cold Sinusitis Skin itching Running nose Coughing Food poisoning from seafood Loss of appetite Morning sickness Vomiting Phlegm