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According to *Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Symptoms of All Diseases): Body fluids, nasal discharge, and saliva become dry when exposed to heat, and flow excessively when exposed to cold, beyond the body's ability to control. The Qi of the Lung connects with the nose; if the Lung organ is cold...

*Ji Yao Fang* (Extremely Essential Formulas) for treating anosmia (loss of smell):
Grind Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) and Gouti (Melon Fruit) in equal proportions into powder. Blow it into the nostrils. After a short while, profuse nasal discharge will occur. Consistent use allows the nose to remain naturally patent over time. (Note: *Jing Xin Fang* records: Gouti two...)

*Xiao Yan Fang* (Effective Verification Formulas) Ganjiang San (Dried Ginger Powder) for treating nasal obstruction:
Ganjiang (Dried Ginger Root) (2 fen) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) (1 fen)
Sift the above two ingredients together. Take an amount the size of a soybean. Wrap in cotton wool and insert into the nostril. Remove immediately once a warming sensation is felt from the medicine.

*Lu Yan Fang* (Recorded Verification Formulas) Zaojia San (Soap Pod Powder) for treating nasal congestion causing dyspnea:
Zaojia (Gleditsiae Fructus) (5 fen) Changpu Gen (Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma) (5 fen)
Sift the above two ingredients. Wrap in cotton wool and insert into the nostrils. Leave in place during sleep at night for good effect.

It also states: For unilateral nasal blockage accompanied by pus and blood, this is caused by Tou Feng (Head Wind) and may also involve Bi Ji (scrofula). It is suitable to take this powder formula:
Tianxiong (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (8 fen, processed) Ganjiang (Dried Ginger Root) (5 fen) Shuyu (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) (6 fen) Tongcao (Tetrapanacis Medulla) (6 fen) Shanzhuyu (Corni Fructus) (6 fen) Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix) (8 fen)
Process the above six ingredients into a powder. Administer one Cunbi (approx. 3-5 grams) with wine, twice daily.

It also states: For Bi Rou (nasal polyps), indicated by the pronunciation "Wu Gong fan", and turbid purulent discharge following Zhong Feng (Wind Stroke), use Xixin San (Asari Powder):
Wenjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) (4 fen) Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (5 fen) Zaojia (Gleditsiae Fructus) (2 fen) Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (4 fen) Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (2 fen)
Sift the above five ingredients. Wrap in cotton wool to the size of an apricot kernel and insert into the nostril. Once daily. After five days, the turbid pus will be completely discharged.

*Qian Jin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) for treating Bi Zhi (nasal obstruction) with blocked breathing:
Take three sheng of water, boil one bundle of Xiaoji (Cirsii Herba), reduce to one sheng, and drink.
Another formula: Wrap Guding (end of melon fruit) powder in cotton wool and insert into the nostril.

*Fan Wang Fang* (Formulas of Fan Wang) for treating excessive clear nasal discharge:
Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (2 fen) Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium) (2 fen) Ganjiang (Dried Ginger Root) (2 fen) Zaojia (Gleditsiae Fructus) (1 fen) Guixin (Cinnamon Twig Heart) (2 fen)
Process the above five ingredients by grinding and sifting. Mix with Qingyangzhi (fat of black sheep), wrap in silk, and insert into the nostril for good effect.

*Yi Men Fang* (Medical Gate Formulas) for treating chronic nasal congestion with incessant clear rhinorrhea:
Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) (6 fen) Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper) (each 8 fen) Xingren (Prunus Armeniacae Semen) (4 fen)
Finely chop, soak in Ku Jiu (bitter vinegar) overnight. Add one sheng of refined Zhu Zhi (pig fat). Simmer gently through three cycles of rising and falling until Fuzi turns yellow. Strain the dregs, wrap in cotton wool, and insert...