A traditional Chinese medicine composition, a plaster and a preparation method thereof for treating allergic rhinitis

Abstract

This invention discloses a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis, belonging to the technical field of traditional Chinese medicine for treating allergic rhinitis. The composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 7-17 parts prepared licorice root, 6-16 parts dried ginger, 10-20 parts astragalus root, 5-15 parts cinnamon twig, 10-20 parts saposhnikovia root, 8-18 parts magnolia flower, 6-16 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 2-12 parts borneol. In this traditional Chinese medicine composition, dried ginger and cinnamon twig are the principal herbs; astragalus root and prepared licorice root are the assistant herbs; chuanxiong rhizome is the adjuvant herb; and magnolia flower, saposhnikovia root, and borneol are the guiding herbs. It has the effects of warming (lung) yang and dispelling cold, tonifying qi and consolidating the exterior, and clearing nasal passages. It is fast-acting, has good efficacy, and does not relapse after discontinuation of medication, effectively treating allergic rhinitis and relieving the patient's suffering.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine technology for treating allergic rhinitis, specifically relating to traditional Chinese medicine compositions, patches, and their preparation methods for treating allergic rhinitis. Background Technology

[0002] Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens, etc. It can be divided into allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis, also known as allergic rhinitis (AR), refers to a non-infectious inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa after exposure to allergens in atopic individuals. It is mainly mediated by IgE and involves the release of mediators (mainly histamine), as well as various immune cells and cytokines.

[0003] Clinically, allergic rhinitis is divided into two main types: perennial allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Perennial allergic rhinitis refers to allergic rhinitis symptoms lasting for more than 9 months each year, mostly caused by indoor allergens such as dust mites or their feces. Seasonal allergic rhinitis begins around the pollen season, with the onset season generally consistent each year, and is most common in spring and autumn.

[0004] Currently, allergic rhinitis is mostly treated with Western medicine desensitization therapy, often using antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine, cetirizine, and loratadine, as well as leukotriene antagonists, cromolyn drugs, and glucocorticoids. These drugs can control the condition, but symptoms recur upon discontinuation, requiring long-term oral administration. They are often accompanied by drowsiness and lethargy, and have significant gastrointestinal irritation and side effects. They are not suitable for specific populations, and their efficacy is not ideal, with a high recurrence rate. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the obstacles in existing treatments for allergic rhinitis, including the unsatisfactory efficacy, significant side effects, and easy relapse after discontinuation of Western medicine. The invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine composition and patch for treating allergic rhinitis. This traditional Chinese medicine composition has stable efficacy, no toxic side effects, is easy to use, and does not cause relapse after discontinuation.

[0006] From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, allergic rhinitis is mainly caused by two factors: One is insufficient Yang Qi. When Yang Qi is insufficient to resist external pathogens and stabilize the body, the nasal cavity becomes susceptible to external pathogens, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing. The other factor is insufficient Lung Qi. Weak Lung Qi weakens the body's defensive Qi, causing the pores to open and allowing wind and cold to invade the nasal passages. This leads to a struggle between the body's resistance and the pathogens, disrupting the smooth flow of Lung Qi, causing fluid retention, and resulting in nasal congestion, thus causing sneezing and runny nose. TCM believes that only Yang Qi, with its warming, nourishing, and protective functions, can safeguard the body from external pathogens.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis, comprising the following components in parts by weight: 7-17 parts of prepared licorice root, 6-16 parts of dried ginger, 10-20 parts of astragalus root, 5-15 parts of cinnamon twig, 10-20 parts of saposhnikovia root, 8-18 parts of magnolia flower bud, 6-16 parts of chuanxiong rhizome, and 2-12 parts of borneol.

[0009] As a further improvement to the technical solution, it is composed of the following components in parts by weight: 9 parts roasted licorice root, 7 parts dried ginger, 18 parts astragalus root, 9 parts cinnamon twig, 12 parts saposhnikovia root, 12 parts magnolia flower bud, 10 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 8 parts borneol.

[0010] As a further improvement to the technical solution, dried ginger and cinnamon twig are used as the principal herbs; astragalus and prepared licorice root are used as the assistant herbs; chuanxiong rhizome is used as the adjuvant herb; and magnolia flower, saposhnikovia root, and borneol are used as the guiding herbs.

[0011] The present invention also provides a traditional Chinese medicine patch for treating allergic rhinitis, the patch comprising the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine composition.

[0012] As a further improvement to the technical solution, the patch is applied to acupoints of the patient, namely one or more of the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints.

[0013] This invention also provides a method for preparing a patch for treating allergic rhinitis; comprising the following steps:

[0014] Step 1: Take the appropriate weight of borneol and crush it for later use;

[0015] Step 2: Take the corresponding weight proportions of roasted licorice root, dried ginger, astragalus root, cinnamon twig, saposhnikovia root, magnolia flower bud, and chuanxiong rhizome, and add 6-8 times the amount of water for the first decoction. Then filter to obtain the first filtrate and the dregs for later use.

[0016] Step 3: Add 5-7 times the amount of water to the dregs from Step 2, decoct for the second time, then filter to obtain the second filtrate, and set aside.

[0017] Step 4: Mix the first and second filtrates and concentrate them to obtain a thick paste;

[0018] Step 5: Dry and pulverize the thick paste from Step 4 to obtain medicinal powder for later use;

[0019] Step Six: Mix the borneol powder from Step One, the medicinal powder from Step Five, the excipients, and the honey to obtain the ointment;

[0020] Step 7: Apply the ointment to the backing material, cut it into slices, cover the slices with a protective film, and package them to obtain the patch.

[0021] As a further improvement to the technical solution, in step two, the first simmering time is 1-3 hours.

[0022] As a further improvement to the technical solution, in step three, the second simmering time is 1-2 hours.

[0023] As a further improvement to the technical solution, in step four, the relative density of the viscous paste at 60°C is 1.3-1.4.

[0024] The Dazhui acupoint is located on the Du meridian, which runs along the posterior midline of the body. When a patient bends their head down forcefully, they can feel a prominent bony protrusion at the back of their neck; this is the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. The lower edge of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra is the Dazhui acupoint. Applying traditional Chinese medicine patches to the Dazhui acupoint can warm the Yang (lungs), dispel cold, and strengthen Qi and the exterior. It can be used to treat symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching caused by allergic rhinitis.

[0025] Tianfu acupoint is an acupoint on the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin. It is located on the radial side of the biceps brachii muscle in the upper arm, where you can feel the bulging biceps. The radial side is on the thumb side, about three cun (approximately four finger-widths) below the anterior axillary crease. Because Tianfu is an acupoint on the Lung Meridian, it is primarily used to treat respiratory diseases (allergic rhinitis is a respiratory disease). Applying traditional Chinese medicine patches to Tianfu acupoint can clear nasal passages and treat symptoms such as nasal congestion, itchy nose, runny nose, and sneezing caused by allergic rhinitis.

[0026] Numerous studies have shown that when acupoints are repeatedly stimulated by traditional Chinese medicine, the body can generate non-specific stimulation, activating the body's internal "physiological stress system." Through a series of neuro-endocrine-humoral regulation processes, the body's defense and immune functions are enhanced, and metabolism is accelerated, thereby promoting the healing of diseases. This application utilizes a patch applied to the patient's Dazhui (GV14) and Tianfu (ST20) acupoints, leveraging the stimulation and penetration of traditional Chinese medicine on acupoints and meridians to directly reach the lesion and thus provide treatment.

[0027] The medicinal properties of the raw materials used in this invention are as follows:

[0028] Dried ginger: pungent in flavor and hot in nature. It enters the spleen, stomach, heart, and lung meridians. It has the effects of warming the middle jiao and dispelling cold, restoring yang and unblocking the meridians, drying dampness and resolving phlegm, and warming the lungs and transforming phlegm.

[0029] Cinnamon twig: Cinnamon twig is pungent and sweet in taste, warm in nature, and enters the heart and lung meridians. It has the functions of warming and unblocking the meridians, assisting yang and transforming qi, and has a good effect on wind-cold colds, allergic rhinitis (nasal congestion), cold stagnation of blood, phlegm, edema, etc.

[0030] Prepared licorice root: It is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It enters the heart, lung, stomach and spleen meridians. It has the function of replenishing qi and nourishing the middle jiao. It is used to treat various qi deficiency syndromes, such as spleen and stomach qi deficiency, fatigue, shortness of breath and poor appetite. Modern medical research has found that licorice root has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.

[0031] Astragalus: It is sweet and slightly warm in nature, and enters the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effects of tonifying qi and raising yang, strengthening the body's defenses and consolidating the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, generating fluids and nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, promoting pus drainage and detoxification, and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.

[0032] Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata): pungent, sweet, slightly warm, and enters the bladder, liver, and spleen meridians. It has the effects of relieving exterior syndromes, dispelling wind, and unblocking the meridians. Allergic rhinitis is mainly caused by contact with allergens, viral infections, etc. Using Fangfeng can relieve exterior syndromes, dispel wind, and unblock the meridians, and has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose caused by rhinitis.

[0033] Magnolia flower: It is warm in nature and pungent in taste, and enters the lung and stomach meridians. Because it is pungent and warm, aromatic and penetrating, it ascends to the head and face, and is good at clearing the nasal passages. Clinically, it is often used to treat symptoms such as exogenous wind-cold, aversion to cold and fever, headache and nasal congestion, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion and runny nose.

[0034] Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum): It is warm in nature and pungent in taste. It has the effects of warming the meridians and dispelling cold, relieving wind and pain. It is often used for diseases such as wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, joint pain, and headache caused by rhinitis.

[0035] Borneol: It is cold in nature and has a pungent and bitter taste; it enters the heart, spleen and lung meridians; its functions are to open the orifices and refresh the mind, clear heat and relieve pain. Borneol is an orifice-opening drug, and by using its orifice-opening and orifice-clearing function, the medicinal power is guided to the nasal cavity to exert its effect.

[0036] The clinical treatment results of the patch for treating allergic rhinitis of this invention from 2019 to 2023 are detailed below:

[0037] 1. Patient profile: Select items such as medical history, condition, age, and original treatment method.

[0038] 2. Patient sources: Patients from general hospitals and specialized outpatient hospitals across the country, both in the north and south.

[0039] 3. Case inclusion criteria: Based on age group and pathological characteristics, gender is not limited, age is 5 to 65 years old, and all other medications and treatments for allergic rhinitis must be discontinued before treatment.

[0040] 4. Treatment methods:

[0041] Prescription: The Chinese herbal patch for treating allergic rhinitis consists of the following components in parts by weight: 9 parts prepared licorice root, 7 parts dried ginger, 18 parts astragalus root, 9 parts cinnamon twig, 12 parts saposhnikovia root, 12 parts magnolia flower, 10 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 8 parts borneol. Among them, dried ginger and cinnamon twig are the principal herbs; astragalus root and prepared licorice root are the assistant herbs; chuanxiong rhizome is the adjuvant herb; magnolia flower, saposhnikovia root, and borneol are the guiding herbs.

[0042] Preparation method: The method includes the following steps: Step 1: Take the appropriate weight parts of borneol and crush it for later use; Step 2: Take the appropriate weight parts of roasted licorice root, dried ginger, astragalus root, cinnamon twig, saposhnikovia root, magnolia flower, and chuanxiong rhizome, and add 7 times the amount of water for the first decoction. After decoction for 1.5 hours, filter to obtain the first filtrate and the dregs for later use; Step 3: Add 6 times the amount of water to the dregs from Step 2 and decoct for the second time. After decoction for 1.5 hours, filter to obtain the second filtrate for later use; Step 4: Mix the first filtrate and the second filtrate and concentrate them to a relative density of 1.35 (measured at 60℃) to obtain a thick paste; Step 5: Dry the thick paste from Step 4, crush it to obtain a powder for later use; Step 6: Mix the borneol powder from Step 1, the powder from Step 5, excipients, and honey to obtain a medicated paste; Step 7: Apply the medicated paste to a backing material, cut it into slices, cover the slices with a protective film, and package them to obtain the patch.

[0043] Instructions for use: Apply the external patch to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints. Each patch should be left on for 8 to 20 hours, with the time halved for children. Apply one patch to each acupoint daily, with 15 days constituting one course of treatment.

[0044] 5. Evaluation of therapeutic effect:

[0045] Cure: Allergic rhinitis symptoms disappeared, and there was no recurrence within one year of follow-up;

[0046] Significant: Allergic rhinitis symptoms were significantly relieved;

[0047] Effective: Symptoms of allergic rhinitis were alleviated;

[0048] Ineffective: Little change before and after treatment;

[0049] 6. Efficacy Analysis:

[0050] A total of 105 patients with allergic rhinitis were treated; the patient types were: 75 cases of seasonal allergic rhinitis and 30 cases of perennial allergic rhinitis.

[0051] Course of illness: 31 cases from 1 to 5 months, 48 ​​cases from 6 months to 1 year, and 26 cases from more than 2 years;

[0052] Age groups: 37 cases under 16 years old, 42 cases between 16 and 30 years old, and 26 cases over 30 years old;

[0053] Treatment duration: The shortest treatment duration was 1 course, the longest was 6 courses, and the average was 4 courses.

[0054] Treatment results: 85 cases were clinically cured, 13 cases showed significant therapeutic effects, and 7 cases showed effective therapeutic effects; there were no cases with no therapeutic effect.

[0055] The disease types and treatment effects are shown in Table 1. The duration of treatment is four courses.

[0056] Table 1

[0057]

[0058] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0059] 1. The traditional Chinese medicine composition of the present invention has the effects of warming (lung) yang and dispelling cold, tonifying qi and consolidating the exterior, and clearing the nasal passages. It is fast-acting, effective, and does not relapse after discontinuation of the medication. It effectively treats allergic rhinitis and relieves the patient's suffering.

[0060] 2. The patch of this invention is applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints, utilizing the stimulation and penetration of traditional Chinese medicine on acupoints and meridians to directly reach the lesion. It has a good therapeutic effect on allergic rhinitis, is simple to use, has no side effects, and the patch formulation reduces manufacturing costs. Furthermore, its use can alleviate the patient's mental stress.

[0061] 3. The traditional Chinese medicine composition of the present invention has a significant effect on the treatment of allergic rhinitis. After using the traditional Chinese medicine composition of the present invention, the cure rate of allergic rhinitis is as high as 80.95%, and there is no recurrence after discontinuation of the medication. After using the traditional Chinese medicine composition of the present invention, the symptoms of nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose are significantly relieved or disappear. The efficacy rate of allergic rhinitis treatment is as high as 93.33%, demonstrating a significant therapeutic effect. After using the traditional Chinese medicine composition of the present invention, the symptoms of allergic rhinitis in all patients are relieved, and there are no ineffective cases; the effective efficacy rate for allergic rhinitis treatment reaches 100%. Detailed Implementation

[0062] The present invention is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but these embodiments are not intended to limit the invention to their scope. Experimental methods for adjustments not specifically described in the following embodiments are selected according to the product manual. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein should have the ordinary meaning understood by those skilled in the art.

[0063] In the following embodiments, dried ginger and cinnamon twig are used as principal herbs; astragalus and prepared licorice root are used as assistant herbs; chuanxiong rhizome is used as adjuvant herb; and magnolia flower, saposhnikovia root, and borneol are used as guiding herbs.

[0064] Example 1:

[0065] A patch for treating allergic rhinitis comprises the following components in parts by weight: 9 parts roasted licorice root, 7 parts dried ginger, 18 parts astragalus root, 9 parts cinnamon twig, 12 parts saposhnikovia root, 12 parts magnolia flower bud, 10 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 8 parts borneol.

[0066] The preparation method of the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis includes the following steps:

[0067] Step 1: Take the appropriate weight of borneol and crush it for later use;

[0068] Step 2: Take the corresponding weight proportions of roasted licorice root, dried ginger, astragalus root, cinnamon twig, saposhnikovia root, magnolia flower bud, and chuanxiong rhizome, and add 7 times the amount of water for the first decoction. After decocting for 1.5 hours, filter to obtain the first filtrate and dregs for later use.

[0069] Step 3: Add 6 times the amount of water to the dregs from Step 2 and decoct for a second time. After decocting for 1.5 hours, filter to obtain the second filtrate for later use.

[0070] Step 4: Mix the first and second filtrates and concentrate them until the relative density is 1.35 (measured at 60℃) to obtain a thick paste;

[0071] Step 5: Dry and pulverize the thick paste from Step 4 to obtain medicinal powder for later use;

[0072] Step Six: Mix the borneol powder from Step One, the medicinal powder from Step Five, the excipients, and the honey to obtain the ointment;

[0073] Step 7: Apply the ointment to the backing material, cut it into slices, cover the slices with a protective film, and package them to obtain the patch.

[0074] Example 2:

[0075] A patch for treating allergic rhinitis comprises the following components in parts by weight: 7 parts roasted licorice root, 6 parts dried ginger, 10 parts astragalus root, 5 parts cinnamon twig, 10 parts saposhnikovia root, 8 parts magnolia flower bud, 6 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 2 parts borneol.

[0076] The preparation method of the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis includes the following steps:

[0077] Step 1: Take the appropriate weight of borneol and crush it for later use;

[0078] Step 2: Take the corresponding weight proportions of roasted licorice root, dried ginger, astragalus root, cinnamon twig, saposhnikovia root, magnolia flower bud, and chuanxiong rhizome, and add 6 times the amount of water for the first decoction. After decocting for 3 hours, filter to obtain the first filtrate and dregs for later use.

[0079] Step 3: Add 5 times the amount of water to the dregs from Step 2 and decoct for a second time. After 2 hours of decoction, filter to obtain the second filtrate for later use.

[0080] Step 4: Mix the first and second filtrates and concentrate them until the relative density is 1.4 (measured at 60℃) to obtain a thick paste;

[0081] Step 5: Dry and pulverize the thick paste from Step 4 to obtain medicinal powder for later use;

[0082] Step Six: Mix the borneol powder from Step One, the medicinal powder from Step Five, the excipients, and the honey to obtain the ointment;

[0083] Step 7: Apply the ointment to the backing material, cut it into slices, cover the slices with a protective film, and package them to obtain the patch.

[0084] Example 3:

[0085] A patch for treating allergic rhinitis comprises the following components in parts by weight: 17 parts roasted licorice root, 16 parts dried ginger, 20 parts astragalus root, 15 parts cinnamon twig, 20 parts saposhnikovia root, 18 parts magnolia flower bud, 16 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 12 parts borneol.

[0086] The preparation method of the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis includes the following steps:

[0087] Step 1: Take the appropriate weight of borneol and crush it for later use;

[0088] Step 2: Take the corresponding weight proportions of roasted licorice root, dried ginger, astragalus root, cinnamon twig, saposhnikovia root, magnolia flower bud, and chuanxiong rhizome, and add 8 times the amount of water for the first decoction. After decocting for 1 hour, filter to obtain the first filtrate and dregs for later use.

[0089] Step 3: Add 7 times the amount of water to the dregs from Step 2 and decoct for a second time. After decocting for 1 hour, filter to obtain the second filtrate for later use.

[0090] Step 4: Mix the first and second filtrates and concentrate them until the relative density is 1.3 (measured at 60℃) to obtain a thick paste;

[0091] Step 5: Dry and pulverize the thick paste from Step 4 to obtain medicinal powder for later use;

[0092] Step Six: Mix the borneol powder from Step One, the medicinal powder from Step Five, the excipients, and the honey to obtain the ointment;

[0093] Step 7: Apply the ointment to the backing material, cut it into slices, cover the slices with a protective film, and package them to obtain the patch.

[0094] Example 4:

[0095] Compared with Example 1, the difference lies in the different weight proportions of the components. A patch for treating allergic rhinitis is composed of the following components in the indicated weight proportions: 15 parts roasted licorice root, 12 parts dried ginger, 20 parts astragalus root, 12 parts cinnamon twig, 20 parts saposhnikovia root, 17 parts magnolia flower bud, 16 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 4 parts borneol.

[0096] Example 5:

[0097] Compared with Example 1, the difference lies in the different weight proportions of the components. A patch for treating allergic rhinitis is composed of the following components in the indicated weight proportions: 14 parts roasted licorice root, 10 parts dried ginger, 13 parts astragalus root, 14 parts cinnamon twig, 14 parts saposhnikovia root, 16 parts magnolia flower bud, 15 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 5 parts borneol.

[0098] Example 6:

[0099] Compared with Example 1, the difference lies in the different weight parts of the components. A patch for treating allergic rhinitis is composed of the following components in the following weight parts: 12 parts of roasted licorice root, 11 parts of dried ginger, 12 parts of astragalus root, 11 parts of cinnamon twig, 17 parts of saposhnikovia root, 13 parts of magnolia flower bud, 9 parts of chuanxiong rhizome, and 6 parts of borneol.

[0100] Example 7:

[0101] Compared with Example 1, the difference lies in the different weight proportions of the components. A patch for treating allergic rhinitis is composed of the following components in the indicated weight proportions: 13 parts roasted licorice root, 9 parts dried ginger, 16 parts astragalus root, 15 parts cinnamon twig, 16 parts saposhnikovia root, 15 parts magnolia flower bud, 14 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 8 parts borneol.

[0102] Typical case:

[0103] Clinical Case 1:

[0104] Ms. Zhang, a 7-year-old girl, had suffered from recurrent nasal congestion and runny nose for over 3 years. Her mother reported that three years ago, after a cold, her recovery was incomplete, leading to recurring nasal congestion and runny nose. The symptoms worsened with exposure to fans and air conditioning. She had sought treatment from various doctors, trying both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, with little effect. She came to the clinic on a referral. The patient appeared slightly unwell, with a pale complexion. She experienced severe nasal congestion, sneezing, and clear nasal discharge upon waking, especially in windy conditions. She also sweated excessively and was particularly sensitive to wind. These symptoms met the diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis. She was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 8 hours daily, one patch per acupoint per day. After 7 days of treatment, the nasal congestion, sneezing, and clear nasal discharge disappeared. She continued treatment for two more courses to consolidate the results. A follow-up visit 1.5 years later showed no recurrence of nasal congestion, sneezing, or clear nasal discharge.

[0105] Clinical Case 2:

[0106] Mr. Wang, male, 28 years old, had suffered from recurrent nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge for over 10 years. The patient reported that 3 years ago, due to continuous air conditioning use during hot weather, he developed nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge (more severe in the morning), which significantly worsened with exposure to cold air and air conditioning. He had sought treatment from various doctors with little effect. He then came for consultation. Examination revealed that the patient's mental state was relatively good, but he experienced severe nasal congestion every morning, was sensitive to cold air, and would sneeze and have a clear nasal discharge upon exposure to cold air. This met the diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis. He was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 12 hours daily, one patch per acupoint per day. After 10 days of application, the nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge symptoms were slightly relieved. He continued application for one more course of treatment, after which the nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge symptoms disappeared. He was then given another course of treatment for consolidation. A follow-up one year later showed no recurrence of nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge.

[0107] Clinical Case 3:

[0108] Mr. Guo, male, 54 years old, reported a 20-year history of allergic rhinitis, which was persistent and recurring every spring and early summer, gradually subsiding in the autumn. He had tried countless Chinese and Western medicines without success. For the past year, he had experienced frequent colds, runny nose, itchy nose (feeling like insects crawling in the nose), and frequent, persistent sneezing that could be heard outdoors, meeting the diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis. He was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 12 hours daily, one patch per acupoint per day. After 15 days of application, the symptoms of nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, and frequent sneezing disappeared. He continued the treatment for two more courses to consolidate the results. A follow-up visit 1.5 years later showed no recurrence of nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, or itchy nose.

[0109] Clinical Case 4:

[0110] Mr. Zhao, male, 50 years old, had experienced frequent sneezing attacks for nearly 20 years. Before each attack, his nose would itch, followed by continuous sneezing, tearing, and runny nose. The sneezing would occur whenever he suddenly inhaled cold air or went to the toilet at night. He reportedly kept tissues by his pillow every night, enough to fill a wastebasket overnight. He was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 15 hours, one patch per acupoint daily. After 15 days of treatment, his symptoms improved. He continued treatment for another course, after which the symptoms disappeared. Because of the patient's long history of the condition, it was recommended to complete two more courses of treatment for consolidation. A follow-up one year later showed no recurrence of the symptoms.

[0111] Clinical Case 5:

[0112] Ms. Wang, 33 years old, had experienced frequent nasal congestion and sneezing for the past 10 years. She was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis at a local tertiary hospital, but treatment was ineffective. Her current symptoms include sneezing (more than 20 sneezes) every morning upon waking, clear nasal discharge, and mild nasal congestion, consistent with the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. She was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 13 hours daily, one patch per acupoint per day. After 20 days of application, her symptoms improved. She continued the treatment for two more courses, after which her symptoms disappeared. A follow-up visit 1.5 years later showed no recurrence of the symptoms.

[0113] Clinical Case 6:

[0114] Ms. Zhang, female, 20 years old, frequently experienced paroxysmal sneezing, nasal itching, nasal congestion, and copious clear nasal discharge, with recurrent episodes for 3 years. These episodes recurred whenever there were sudden temperature changes or exposure to unusual odors. She had been experiencing a relapse for over a month, accompanied by headache, dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath (nasal congestion leading to central nervous system hypoxia). Her condition met the diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis. She was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches, applied to the Dazhui (GV14) and Tianfu (ST20) acupoints for 10 hours, one patch per acupoint per day. After 15 days of application, her symptoms improved. She continued the application for two more courses of treatment, after which her symptoms disappeared. A follow-up visit 1.5 years later showed no recurrence of the symptoms.

[0115] Clinical Case 7:

[0116] Cao, male, 10 years old. His mother reported that he had suffered from allergic rhinitis for 3 years, with symptoms being particularly severe during spring and autumn and when the weather changes. His main symptoms included nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose, which severely affected his sleep and school attendance. The mother had tried various Western medicines and nasal sprays, but the effects were unsatisfactory, and she was concerned about the side effects of long-term use of Western medicines. The child met the diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis and was given allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 8 hours, one patch per acupoint daily. After 20 days of treatment, the symptoms improved. Two more courses of treatment were continued, and a follow-up one year later showed no recurrence of the symptoms.

[0117] Clinical Case 8:

[0118] Ms. Wu, 32 years old, had been experiencing intermittent nasal itching, sneezing, and runny nose for 5 years. Since the age of 27, she experienced nasal itching, sneezing, and runny nose every morning upon waking, which persisted throughout the day and worsened during menstruation. She had previously consulted a doctor at the local county hospital, where she was diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and prescribed triamcinolone nasal spray for external use, along with oral cetirizine tablets and Yupingfeng granules. The patient reported that the effect was unsatisfactory and therefore sought further treatment. The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was confirmed, and she was prescribed allergic rhinitis patches applied to the Dazhui and Tianfu acupoints for 15 hours daily, one patch per acupoint per day. After 15 days of application, the symptoms improved. She continued the application for two more courses of treatment, and the nasal itching, sneezing, and runny nose disappeared. A follow-up one year later showed no recurrence of the symptoms.

[0119] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating allergic rhinitis, characterized in that, It is made from the following components in parts by weight: 9 parts roasted licorice root, 7 parts dried ginger, 18 parts astragalus root, 9 parts cinnamon twig, 12 parts saposhnikovia root, 12 parts magnolia flower bud, 10 parts chuanxiong rhizome, and 8 parts borneol.

2. A patch for treating allergic rhinitis, characterized in that, The patch is made from the traditional Chinese medicine composition of claim 1.

3. The patch for treating allergic rhinitis according to claim 2, characterized in that, The patch is applied to the patient's acupoints.

4. The method for preparing the patch for treating allergic rhinitis according to claim 2, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Take the appropriate weight of borneol and crush it for later use; Step 2: Take the corresponding weight proportions of roasted licorice root, dried ginger, astragalus root, cinnamon twig, saposhnikovia root, magnolia flower bud, and chuanxiong rhizome, and add 6-8 times the amount of water for the first decoction. Then filter to obtain the first filtrate and the dregs for later use. Step 3: Add 5-7 times the amount of water to the dregs from Step 2, decoct for the second time, then filter to obtain the second filtrate, and set aside. Step 4: Mix the first and second filtrates and concentrate them to obtain a thick paste; Step 5: Dry and pulverize the thick paste from Step 4 to obtain medicinal powder for later use; Step Six: Mix the borneol powder from Step One, the medicinal powder from Step Five, the excipients, and the honey to obtain the ointment; Step 7: Apply the ointment to the backing material, cut it into slices, cover the slices with a protective film, and package them to obtain the patch.

5. The method for preparing the patch for treating allergic rhinitis according to claim 4, characterized in that, In step two, the first simmering time is 1-3 hours.

6. The method for preparing the patch for treating allergic rhinitis according to claim 4, characterized in that, In step three, the second simmering time is 1-2 hours.

7. The method for preparing the patch for treating allergic rhinitis according to claim 4, characterized in that, In step four, the relative density of the paste at 60°C is 1.3-1.4.

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