Rhinitis is a common inflammation of the nose. Symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Although some herbal medicines may be helpful in relieving the symptoms of rhinitis, before using any homemade herbal nasal drops, it is recommended that you consult a professional doctor or Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure safety and effectiveness. The following are some herbal medicines commonly used to relieve the symptoms of rhinitis, but please note that you must be cautious before using them.： ### 1. **Xin Yihua** -**Efficacy**: Xin Yihua has the effect of relieving the surface of Xinwen and opening the nasal orifice. It is commonly used to treat rhinitis symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose. -**How to use **: You can decoct Xinyi flowers, filter and extract the juice, wait for it to cool and drop it into your nose. ### 2. **Cangerzi** -**Efficacy**: Canglezi has the effect of dispelling wind and cold, and passing through the nasal orifice. It is commonly used to treat rhinitis, sinusitis, etc. -**Usage method**: After decocting Canglezi, filter the juice, cool it and drop it into the nose. ### 3. **mint** -**Efficacy**: Peppermint has cooling, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, and can relieve nasal congestion and headaches. -**How to use **: After decocting the mint leaves, filter the juice, cool it and drop it into the nose. ### 4. **Skullcap** -**Efficacy**: Skullcap has the effects of clearing heat, detoxification and anti-inflammatory. It is commonly used in the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis, etc. -**Usage method**: After decocting the skullcap, filter the juice, cool it and drop it into the nose. ### 5. **Honeysuckle** -**Efficacy**: Honeysuckle has the effects of clearing heat, detoxification and anti-inflammatory. It is commonly used in the treatment of rhinitis, laryngitis, etc. -**Usage method**: After decocting the honeysuckle, filter the juice, cool it and drop it into the nose. ### 6. **Angelica albicans** -**Efficacy**: Angelica albicans has the effect of dispelling wind and cold, and clearing the nasal orifice. It is commonly used to treat rhinitis, nasal congestion, etc. -**Usage method**: After decocting the angelica, filter the juice, cool it and drop it into the nose. ### 7. **Fine details** -**Efficacy**: Xixin has the effect of warming the lungs and clearing the nasal orifice. It is commonly used to treat rhinitis, nasal congestion, etc. -**Usage method**: After frying the fine powder, filter the juice, cool it and drop it into the nose. ### Precautions： 1. **Concentration control**: The concentration of herbal medicines is too high, which may irritate the nasal mucosa and cause discomfort or damage, so make sure the concentration is moderate before use. 2. **Sanitary conditions**: When making homemade herbal water, make sure that the utensils and herbs are clean to avoid bacterial infections. 3. **Allergic reactions**: Some people may be allergic to certain herbal medicines. A skin test should be performed before use or a doctor should be consulted. 4. **Long-term use**: Long-term use of homemade herbal water may cause irritation or damage to the nasal mucosa. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor. ### Conclusion： Although herbal medicines may be of some help in relieving the symptoms of rhinitis, the treatment of rhinitis should be carried out according to the specific cause, and it is recommended to treat it under the guidance of a professional doctor. If the symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.