What should I do about my allergies?
In recent years, the vacuum cleaner market has seen a wide variety of models, and besides general vacuuming functions, the most sought-after feature is now dust mite removal. I recall a few years ago, a salesperson demonstrated a multi-functional vacuum cleaner, priced at tens of thousands of dollars, that combined vacuuming, dust mite removal, air conditioner cleaning, and air purification. Beyond just cleanliness, people are willing to spend thousands, or even tens of thousands, on a vacuum cleaner primarily to alleviate rhinitis.
Rhinitis, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common urban ailment in Hong Kong. Besides nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing, it can also trigger itchy eyes, watery eyes, and even asthma. To alleviate rhinitis, in addition to reducing exposure to allergens, one can also consider dietary changes. It is recommended to brew tea with Magnolia bud. The method is simple: use ten Magnolia buds and five perilla leaves, steep for ten minutes, and it's ready to drink. You can also add rock sugar or honey for flavour. Please note that Magnolia flowers can cause uterine contractions, so pregnant women should avoid them.
Magnolia flower, warm in nature and pungent in taste, enters the lung and stomach meridians. It is often used to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, and headaches caused by wind-cold. Its appearance is covered with fine villi, somewhat resembling the "pussy willow" flowers bought during Lunar New Year. "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "The lungs open into the nose, and the Yangming stomach meridian circles the nose and ascends. The brain is the abode of the primordial spirit, and the nose is the opening of the vital gate. If a person's middle qi is insufficient and clear yang does not ascend, the head will tilt, and the nine orifices will not function properly. Magnolia, being pungent and warm, circulates qi and enters the lungs, assisting the clear yang in the stomach to ascend and connect with heaven. Therefore, it can warm the middle and treat diseases of the head, face, eyes, and nose."
In addition to bedding being prone to dust mites, curtains in the room should not be overlooked. The next time you change your bedsheets, consider washing your curtains in warm water at over 60 degrees Celsius.
Rhinitis, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common urban ailment in Hong Kong. Besides nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing, it can also trigger itchy eyes, watery eyes, and even asthma. To alleviate rhinitis, in addition to reducing exposure to allergens, one can also consider dietary changes. It is recommended to brew tea with Magnolia bud. The method is simple: use ten Magnolia buds and five perilla leaves, steep for ten minutes, and it's ready to drink. You can also add rock sugar or honey for flavour. Please note that Magnolia flowers can cause uterine contractions, so pregnant women should avoid them.
Magnolia flower, warm in nature and pungent in taste, enters the lung and stomach meridians. It is often used to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, and headaches caused by wind-cold. Its appearance is covered with fine villi, somewhat resembling the "pussy willow" flowers bought during Lunar New Year. "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "The lungs open into the nose, and the Yangming stomach meridian circles the nose and ascends. The brain is the abode of the primordial spirit, and the nose is the opening of the vital gate. If a person's middle qi is insufficient and clear yang does not ascend, the head will tilt, and the nine orifices will not function properly. Magnolia, being pungent and warm, circulates qi and enters the lungs, assisting the clear yang in the stomach to ascend and connect with heaven. Therefore, it can warm the middle and treat diseases of the head, face, eyes, and nose."
In addition to bedding being prone to dust mites, curtains in the room should not be overlooked. The next time you change your bedsheets, consider washing your curtains in warm water at over 60 degrees Celsius.