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Translation of the original text into modern vernacular Chinese has been provided above. Below is the academic English translation based on that content, adhering to WHO International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine.

The nose may develop polyps, leading to a loss of smell; however, there are also cases where no polyps are present, yet the sense of smell is lost. Regarding conditions caused by nasal polyps resulting in anosmia, relevant prescriptions have already been listed.

This condition arises from the disharmony of the Zang organs and the failure of Qi to circulate freely. When treating nasal congestion, one must carefully distinguish between cold and heat patterns.

**Kuandonghua Wan (Coltsfoot Flower Pill)**: Treats nasal obstruction and anosmia.
Ingredients: *Tussilaginis Flos* (Kuandonghua), *Arecae Semen* (Binglang, crushed), *Lilii Bulbus* (Baihe), *Ophiopogonis Radix* (Maimendong, heart removed and dried), *Platycodonis Radix* (Jiegeng, stir-fried), *Asparagi Radix* (Tianmendong, heart removed and dried), *Cortex Lycii Radicis* (Digupi), *Cornu Saigae Tataricae* (Lingyangjiao, tip of the horn, double-kernel variety stir-fried with bran, 0.5 liang), *Radix Stemonae* (Baibu, 2 liang each), *Concha Meretricis et Cyclinae* (Gefen). The above ingredients are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, washed down with rice water.

**Congrong Wan (Cistanche Pill)**: Treats vertigo, nasal congestion, and anosmia.
Ingredients: *Cistanches Herba* (Roucongrong, soaked in wine overnight, sliced and dried), *Spathulae Lapidis* (Shizhongru, ground to powder), *Schisandrae Fructus* (Wuweizi), *Cuscutae Semen* (Tusizi, soaked in wine and separately pounded), *Cnidii Fructus* (Chuanshezhu, stir-fried), *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Shanyu), *Astragali Radix* (Huangqi, honey-fried), *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng, de-rhizomed, ground separately). The above ingredients are ground into fine powder, add a small amount of *Moschus* (Shexiang), mix with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, washed down with rice water.

**Shengao (Divine Ointment)**:
Ingredients: *Ricini Semen* (Bimazi, shelled), *Pruni Semen Armeniacae Amarum* (Xingren, skin and tip removed), *Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma* (Chuanxiong), *Sal* (Yinziyan), *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng, de-rhizomed), *Pini Resina* (Songzhi, 1 fen each), *Ceræ Cerae* (La, 0.5 liang), *Oleum* (You, appropriate amount). Boil the above ingredients to make an ointment and store it in a container. Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area once daily.

**Fangfeng Tang (Saposhnikovia Decoction, also known as Mutong San)**: Treats nasal congestion and anosmia. (From *Shenghui Fang*)
Ingredients: *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng, de-rhizomed, 0.5 liang), *Gardeniae Fructus* (Zhizi, skin removed, 7 pieces), * Cimicifugae Rhizoma* (Shengma, 1 liang), *Gypsum Fibrosum* (Shigao, crushed, 3 liang), *Ephedrae Herba* (Mahuang, roots and nodes removed, 3 qian), *Ramulus Cinnamomi* (Guizhi, bark removed, 1 liang), *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Gancao, honey-fried, 0.5 liang), *Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens* (Shengjiang, 3 slices), *Jujubae Fructus* (Dazao, 2 pieces). Cut the above ingredients, add 3 cups of water, decoct to 1 cup, remove dregs, and take warm.

**Paifeng San (Wind-Dispersing Powder)**: Treats nasal blockage, anosmia, or the presence of nasal polyps and sores.
Ingredients: *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng, de-rhizomed), *Gnaphalii Herba* (Qinjiao, de-rooted and cleaned), *Dioscoreae Rhizoma* (Shanyu), *Evodiae Fructus* (Wuzhuyu, soaked in hot water, dried and stir-fried), *Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata* (Tianxiong, roasted until cracked, skin and navel removed, 1 liang each), *Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix* (Qianghuo, de-rhizomed), *Asparagi Radix* (Tianmendong, heart removed and dried), *Poria* (Fuling, black skin removed), *Ginseng Radix* (Renshen), *Immaturus Citri Fruuctus* (Zhishi), *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Gancao, honey-fried, 3 liang each), *Arecae Semen* (Binglang, crushed, 2 liang). The above ingredients are ground into fine powder, mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 20 pills per dose after meals, washed down with rice water, twice daily. In summer months, cow's milk may be used.

**Tongding San (Reaching-the-Crown Powder)**: Treats nasal congestion and anosmia. (From *Shenghui Fang*)
Ingredients: *Talcum* (Huashi, ground), *Coptidis Rhizoma* (Huhuanglian, powdered, 1 fen each), *Trichosanthis Fructus* (Gua'di, powdered, 7 pieces), *Moschus* (Shexiang, ground, 0.5 liang), *Bufonis Venenum* (Chansu, ground, 1 qian). Grind all ingredients uniformly together. Take a small amount, wrap in cotton, and insert into the nostrils.

**Baibu San (Stemona Powder)**: Treats nasal congestion due to Lung Excess and anosmia.
Ingredients: *Radix Stemonae* (Baibu, 2 liang), *Tussilaginis Flos* (Kuandonghua), *Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus* (Beimu, heart removed), *Cortices Cynanchi Atrati* (Baiwei, 1 liang each). Grind into a powder. Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with rice drink.

**Xionxin San (Ligusticum and Asarum Powder)**: Treats nasal congestion and anosmia.
Ingredients: *Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma* (Chuanxiong), *Xanthocerii Fructus* (Xinyi, 1 liang each), *Asari Radix et Rhizoma* (Xixin, de-rooted and de-leaved, 3 qian), *Tetrapanacis Medulla* (Mutong, crushed, 0.5 liang). Grind into a powder. Take a small amount each time, wrap in cotton, and insert into the nostrils.

**Tongcao San (Tetrapanax Powder, from *Jisheng Fang*)**: Treats nasal obstruction (Bi Zi), blocked breathing, anosmia, and the presence of polyps.
Ingredients: *Medulla Tetrapanacis* (Tongcao, synonymous with Mutong here), *Asari Radix et Rhizoma* (Xixin), *Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata* (Fuzi, roasted until cracked, skin removed, equal parts), *Xanthocerii Fructus* (Xinyi, 1 qian). Grind into fine powder, mix with honey, wrap a small amount in cotton, and insert into the nostrils.

**Gua'di San (Trichosanthis Fruit Powder, from *Shenghui Fang*)**: Treats nasal congestion and anosmia.
Ingredients: *Trichosanthis Fructus* (Gua'di), *Veratri Nigrī Rhizoma* (Lilu, 1 fen each). Grind into a powder. Take 1 qian, wrap in cotton, and insert into the nostrils, changing three times daily. Another method involves mixing with gallbladder bile from a dog, wrapping in cotton, and inserting into the nostrils.

**Treatment for chronic nasal congestion, anosmia, and continuous clear rhinorrhea: Ji Li Juice Nasal Instillation Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*)**:
Take one handful of Tribulus terrestris (Jili) collected from roads frequently passed by carts, crush it, and decoct in 3 sheng of water until reduced. Lie supine first. Have someone fill their mouth with rice, then instill 1 he of Ji Li juice into the nostrils.

**Treatment for long-standing nasal congestion and anosmia: Using Scallion (from *Benshi Fang*)**:
Use fresh scallion (Congbai) alone, divided into three sections. Use the white root section in the morning, the middle section at noon, and the tip section in the evening. Insert into the nostrils to promote patency. After 3-5 days, olfactory function should return.

**Lize Tongqi Tang (Detoxification and Qi-Circulating Decoction, from Dongyuan's *Lanshi Micang*)**: Treats nasal congestion and anosmia.
Ingredients: *Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix* (Qianghuo), *Angelicae Pubescentis Radix* (Duhuo), *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng), *Cimicifugae Rhizoma* (Shengma), *Puerariae Lobatae Radix* (Gegen, 2 qian each), *Ephedrae Herba* (Mahuang, nodes not removed, 1 qian; increase in winter), *Zanthoxyli Pericarpium* (Chuanjiao, 1 qian), *Atractylodis Rhizoma* (Cangzhu, 1 qian), *Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens* (Shengjiang, 3 slices), *Jujubae Fructus* (Dazao, 2 pieces), *Allii Fistulosi Bulbus* (Congbai, 3 cun). Decoct together in water to 1 cup, remove dregs, and take slightly warm after meals. Avoid all cold foods and sitting/lying/walking in cold, windy, or cool environments.

**Wenfei Tang (Warming Lung Decoction, from Dongyuan's *Lanshi Micang*)**: Treats nasal congestion, anosmia, excessive eye discharge and tearing.
Ingredients: *Cimicifugae Rhizoma* (Shengma), *Astragali Radix* (Huangqi), *Symplocos Fructus* (Dingxiang, 2 qian each), *Puerariae Lobatae Radix* (Gegen), *Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix* (Qianghuo), *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Gancao, honey-fried), *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfenggen, 1 qian each), *Ephedrae Herba* (Mahuang, nodes not removed, 4 qian). Cut the ingredients, add 2 cups of water, decoct to 1 cup, remove dregs, and take warm.

**Wenwei Tang (Warming Wei Decoction, from Dongyuan's *Lanshi Micang*)**: Treats nasal congestion, anosmia, sensation of fire in eyes, cold Qi with hot Blood, excessive cold tears, coldness below the umbilicus, genital sweating, weak legs.
Ingredients: *Astragali Radix* (Huangqi), *Atractylodis Rhizoma* (Cangzhu), *Cimicifugae Rhizoma* (Shengma), *Anemarrhenae Rhizoma* (Zhimu), *Bupleuri Radix* (Chaihu), *Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix* (Qianghuo, 1 qian each), *Exocarpium Citri Grandis* (Chenpi), *Citrí Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride* (Qingpi), *Coptidis Rhizoma* (Huanglian), *Aucklandiae Radix* (Muxiang, 3 qian each), *Ginseng Radix* (Renshen), *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Gancao, honey-fried), *Angelicae Dahuricae Radix* (Baizhi), *Saposhnikoviae Radix* (Fangfeng), *Phellodendri Cortex* (Huangbai), *Alismatis Rhizoma* (Zexie, 0.5 qian each), *Angelicae Sinensis Radix* (Dangguishen, 1.5 qian). Prepare as one dose, add 2 cups of water, decoct to 1 cup, remove dregs, and take after meals.

**Wenwei Buxue Tang (Warming Wei and Tonifying Blood Decoction, from Dongyuan's *Lanshi Micang*)**: Treats tinnitus, nasal congestion, anosmia, inability to taste grains, stagnant Qi, fatigue and weakness of limbs, walking with a tilt, hair loss, difficulty swallowing, cold knees, genital sweating, leukorrhea, throat discomfort preventing sleep, dry mouth and tongue, frequent sighing, inability to turn the head, tight neck tendons, back pain, vertigo, blurred vision, headache, urge to sneeze.
Ingredients: *Cimicifugae Rhizoma* (Shengma, 4 fen), *Bupleuri Radix* (Chaihu, tips), *Ginseng Radix* (Renshen), *Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Shu Gancao), *Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium* (Jupi), *Platycodonis Radix* (Jiegeng, 2.5 fen each), *Moutan Cortex* (Mudanpi), *Atractylodis Rhizoma* (Cangzhu), *Vaccariae Semen* (Wangbuliuxing, 1.2 qian), *Raw Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma* (Sheng Gancao, 0.5 qian). Cut the ingredients, prepare as one dose, add 2 large cups of water, decoct to 1.5 cups, remove dregs, and take slightly warm before meals.

**Treatment for nasal congestion and anosmia (from *Bencao*)**:
Take 15 Jujube fruits (Dazao), remove skin and pits. Take 300 Ricinus seeds (Bimazi), remove shells. Pound the two ingredients together, wrap in cotton, and insert into the nostrils. Change once daily. Effect observed after more than 30 days.