Acute rhinitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa caused by viruses invading and multiplying in the body when the body is affected by cold, overwork, reduced resistance, or the defensive function of the nasal mucosa is damaged. It is commonly known as "cold" or "flu". Acute rhinitis has a high incidence rate, is contagious, and can easily lead to complications such as otitis media and pneumonia. However, the chance of a complete cure is also relatively high. Below are nine recommended soups that can assist in the treatment of acute rhinitis...
1. Yinyi Baihua Soup
10 grams each of Yinyi (magnolia flower), Baizhi (angelica dahurica root), Taoren (peach kernel), and Honghua (safflower), 5 grams each of Ganjiang (dried ginger) and Xixin (asarum root), and 2 each of green onions and garlic. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for 20 minutes before drinking. It promotes blood circulation, relieves the exterior, and warms the nasal passages. It is effective for nasal congestion caused by wind-cold or deficiency-cold.
2. Ginger Sugar Drink
15 grams of ginger, shredded, with an appropriate amount of brown sugar (or rock sugar). Infuse with boiling water or simmer for 10 minutes, then drink while still warm. It has the effect of dispersing cold and relieving the exterior. It is mainly used for nasal congestion in wind-cold colds.
3. Congbai Soup
3-5 stalks each of green onion white and garlic white, 10-15 grams of ginger. Infuse with boiling water or simmer for 10 minutes, add a little chopped scallion before drinking. It has the effect of dispersing cold and relieving the exterior. It is mainly used for nasal congestion in wind-cold colds.
4. Bohe Suye Drink
5 grams of mint, 10 grams of Suye (perilla leaf). Infuse with boiling water for 10 minutes and drink. It has the effect of relieving the exterior.
5. Sangju Bohe Drink
10 grams each of Sangye (mulberry leaf), Juhua (chrysanthemum), Yinyi (magnolia flower), and Baizhi (angelica dahurica root), 5 grams of mint. Infuse with boiling water for 10 minutes and drink. It has the effect of relieving the exterior with cool properties. It is mainly used for nasal congestion in wind-heat colds.
6. Jingfang Dazao Soup
10 grams each of Jingjie (schizonepeta) and Fangfeng (ledebouriella root), 5 jujubes, and Tongcao (tetrapanax papyriferus root). Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for 20 minutes before drinking. It has the effect of tonifying deficiency and relieving the exterior. It is mainly used for colds caused by deficiency of defensive qi.
7. Laifu Danhua Soup
250 grams of radish, washed, chopped, and the juice set aside. Beat 1-2 eggs until frothy and pour into boiling water. Add a little ginger shreds, a handful of chopped scallions, and garlic leaves. Bring to a boil, add the radish juice, and bring to a boil again. It has the effect of relieving the exterior, inducing sweat, tonifying deficiency, and promoting qi circulation. It is mainly used for nasal congestion at the onset of a cold.
8. Sihua Jiu Tang
3 each of Yueji flower (rose) and Mudan flower (peony flower), 3 grams of Changpu (acorus), 6 grams of Yinyi flower (magnolia flower), 10 grams of Lulutong (liquidambar fruit), and a handful of chopped scallions. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for 15 minutes, then add an appropriate amount of yellow wine before drinking. It has the effect of warming, promoting blood circulation, and opening the orifices. It is used for nasal congestion caused by various reasons.
9. Danggui Hongyang Zhou
500 grams of lamb, washed, add water and bring to a boil, then discard the water. 50 grams of Danggui (angelica sinensis) wrapped in gauze, 10-12 jujubes, and 150 grams of japonica rice. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the lamb is tender. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation, warming, and tonifying deficiency. It is effective for individuals who are constitutionally weak and frequently experience nasal congestion.