Wind-heat cold is a type of common cold, and nasal congestion is a common symptom of wind-heat cold. Patients may experience difficulty breathing, restless sleep, and it can affect their work and daily life. So, what are some tips for treating nasal congestion caused by wind-heat cold?
Massage Therapy
Massage the Fengchi Acupoint
Acupoint location: The Fengchi acupoint is located below the occipital bone, in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of the trapezius muscle.
Method: Use the pad of your thumb to press and rub the Fengchi acupoint in a clockwise direction for 100-200 times until a sore and swollen sensation is felt.
Effect: This acupoint is where wind pathogens accumulate. Massaging this acupoint can effectively relieve symptoms such as headache, red and painful eyes, and nasal congestion caused by wind-heat cold.
Massage the Yingxiang Acupoint
Acupoint location: The Yingxiang acupoint is located in the middle point of the outer edge of the nostril and the nasolabial groove.
Method: Rub the Yingxiang acupoint with the tip of your index finger. Use the breathing technique of inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. Rub in an outward and upward direction while inhaling, and in an inward and downward direction while exhaling. Repeat 8-64 times and decide the effect for yourself.
Effect: Massaging this acupoint can dispel wind, disperse heat, and open the nasal passages. It is suitable for treating nasal congestion caused by wind-heat cold.
Fumigation and Washing Therapy
Method: This method is simple, just pour a cup of hot water and add some white vinegar. Place your face close to the cup and take deep breaths for 2 minutes.
Effect: The heat can promote blood circulation in the nasal mucosa, enhance local metabolism in the nasal cavity, and also facilitate nasal airflow. Combined with the bactericidal effect of vinegar, it can have a certain effect on colds. Therefore, this method is suitable for treating nasal congestion caused by wind-heat cold.
Lotus Root Juice Therapy
Ingredients: Fresh lotus root, appropriate amount; cotton ball, appropriate amount.
Method: Wash and crush the lotus root, soak a cotton ball in it, and insert it into one nostril. Then switch to the other nostril, repeating several times to relieve nasal congestion.
Effect: Lotus root has the effect of contracting the skin and mucous membranes, and can eliminate inflammation. It is very effective for nasal congestion.
Diet Therapy
Goji Chrysanthemum Mung Bean Soup
Ingredients: 50g goji berries, 15g chrysanthemum flowers, 30g mung beans.
Instructions:
1. Soak the mung beans in water for half an hour, then boil them over low heat.
2. When the mung beans are cooked and soft, add the goji berries and chrysanthemum flowers. Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and consume while hot.
Effect: Mung beans clear heat and promote diuresis, chrysanthemum flowers disperse wind and relieve heat, and goji berries can nourish the liver and kidneys and enhance the body's immune system. It is suitable for treating nasal congestion caused by wind-heat cold.
Peppermint and Patchouli Drink
Ingredients: 20g peppermint, 3g patchouli, 3g licorice, appropriate amount of white sugar.
Instructions:
1. Wash and remove impurities from the peppermint, patchouli, and licorice. Drain.
2. Put an appropriate amount of water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the peppermint, patchouli, and licorice to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and add white sugar. Consume in the morning and evening.
Effect: Peppermint dispels wind, releases the surface, and clears heat and toxins. It has a certain effect on clearing nasal passages and relieving runny nose caused by wind-heat. In addition, patchouli is also a good medicine for dispersing wind-heat and can assist in the treatment of wind-heat cold.
