When using herbal medicines to treat rhinitis, you need to choose carefully to avoid irritating the nasal mucosa or causing allergic reactions. The following are some common herbal medicines that may be used to relieve rhinitis, but please note that **Be sure to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner or professional doctor for advice before use**, self-preparation may be risky. --- ###**Herbal medicines that may be used to relieve rhinitis** (for reference only) 1. **Honeysuckle** -**Effect**: Clearing heat and detoxification, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. -**Usage**: Filter after frying, cool to body temperature, dip in a cotton swab and lightly apply to the nasal cavity (avoid direct nasal drops). 2. **Xinyi Flower (Magnolia Bud)** -**Function**: Traditional Chinese medicine is used to pass through the orifice of the nose to relieve nasal congestion. -**Usage**: Take the liquid after decocting, dilute it and drop it into the nose (too high concentration may irritate the mucosa). 3. **Mint leaves** -**Effect**: Cool and soothing, temporarily relieving nasal congestion. -**Usage**: Filter after decocting, and drop a small amount of nasal drops after cooling (avoid direct use of peppermint essential oil, which is too irritating). 4. **Skullcap** -**Effect**: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, relieves redness and swelling of the nasal cavity. -**Usage**: Dilute after frying, dip in a cotton ball and gently rub the nasal cavity. 5. **Chamomile** -**Effect**: Soothes the nasal mucosa and reduces allergic reactions. -**Usage**: Cool down after brewing, and take a small amount of nasal drops (make sure there is no pollen residue). 6. **Tea tree essential oil (extreme caution required)** -**Effect**: Antibacterial, but extremely irritating. -**Usage**: Must be diluted to less than 0.5% (1 drop of essential oil +20ml of pure water), only for short-term emergency use. --- ###**Important Notes** 1. **Concentration control**: The herbal solution needs to be diluted to a mild concentration close to physiological saline to avoid burning the nasal mucosa. 2. **Hygiene issues**: Homemade liquids are easy to breed bacteria, and need to be used and equipped with tools for strict disinfection. 3. **Allergy risk**: Test on the inside of the wrist before the first use, and use it again without redness and swelling for 24 hours. 4. **Use caution with the population**: Pregnant women, children, patients with severe rhinitis or nasal bleeding should avoid self-use. 5. **Alternative**： -**Saline nasal wash**: Safer and more effective, can remove allergens and secretions. -**Doctor-guided medication**: Such as nasal hormone sprays (budesonide), antihistamines, etc., you need to follow the doctor's instructions. --- ###**When do I need medical attention? ** -Rhinitis lasts for more than 2 weeks or worsens -Yellow-green pus, nose, fever, headache (may be a bacterial infection) -Nasal congestion seriously affects sleep or breathing Self-use of herbal medicines may temporarily relieve symptoms, but they cannot replace standard treatment. Long-term dependence may delay the condition, so it is recommended to consult a professional doctor as a matter of priority!