When dealing with rhinitis, the use of herbal nasal drops can relieve symptoms, but you need to choose carefully and pay attention to safety and possible side effects. The following are some herbal medicines commonly used to relieve rhinitis and how to use them, but **Be sure to use them under the guidance of a doctor or professional Chinese medicine practitioner**, especially homemade preparations may be at risk of infection, allergies or mucosal irritation. --- ###**Common available herbal medicines and their effects** 1. **Xin Yi (Mulan Flower Bud)** -**Function**: Xinwentong orifice, commonly used for nasal congestion and runny nose. -**Usage**: Xinyi boiled water and filtered nasal drops (need to be diluted to avoid irritation). 2. **Cangerzi** -**Effect**: Dissipate wind chills and pass through the nose orifice, but **There is a small poison**, which needs to be strictly prepared and cannot be used for a long time. -**Note**: Untreated Canglezi may damage the mucous membrane, and oral administration is prohibited. 3. **Angelica albicans** -**Effect**: Dispel wind and relieve pain, clear the nasal orifice, can relieve nasal congestion and headache. -**Usage**: After decocting, take the clarified liquid and drop it into the nose. 4. **mint** -**Effect**: Cool and antipruritic, relieve nasal congestion and inflammation. -**Usage**: Mint leaves boiled in water or add a small amount of peppermint essential oil (highly diluted). 5. **Honeysuckle/wild chrysanthemum** -**Effect**: Clears heat and detoxifies, suitable for rhinitis with pus and yellow nose. -**Usage**: Cool and filter nasal drops after frying. 6. **Saline water (recommended basic choice)** -**Effect**: Safe and non-irritating, cleans the nasal cavity and dilutes secretions. -**Usage**: 0.9% sodium chloride solution (can be homemade: pure water + iodized salt boiled and cooled). --- ###**Important Notes** 1. **Concentration and disinfection** -Herbal water must be filtered and sterilized (sealed and stored after boiling) to avoid bacterial infection. -Nasal drops should be isotonic or hypotonic, and high concentrations may damage the mucosa. 2. **Potential risks** -*****: Test on the inside of the wrist before first use. - **Mucosal irritation**: Avoid long-term use, especially irritating herbs such as Canglezi and Xinyi. -**Worsening of the condition**: If rhinitis is caused by bacterial infection or allergy, it needs to be treated with drugs. 3. **Contraindications** -Use with caution for nasal bleeding, nasal ulcers, pregnant women and children. - Avoid directly stuffing herbal powders (which may cause foreign body inflammation). --- ###**Suggest an alternative** -**Regular saline nasal wash**: Safer and can be used for a long time (such as nasal wash or spray). -**Medical indications**: If rhinitis occurs repeatedly, accompanied by fever or bloody secretions, sinusitis, polyps and other diseases need to be ruled out. **Reminder**: Homemade herbal solutions have limited effect and high risk. For severe rhinitis, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist or a Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid delays in treatment.