Can cooking eggs with perilla leaves treat a runny nose?

Generally, perilla leaf boiled egg may help alleviate mild runny nose symptoms at the early stage of a cold caused by exposure to cold (wind-cold), but it cannot relieve runny nose caused by heat-type colds (wind-heat) or other diseases. If in doubt, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed explanation is as follows:

At the early stage of a wind-cold cold, symptoms typically include clear nasal discharge, chills without sweating, and no significant fever or sore throat. Consuming an appropriate amount of perilla leaf boiled egg may help relieve nasal discomfort and mild runny nose due to the herb's ability to dispel cold and relieve exterior symptoms. This should be combined with appropriate warming measures.

If the runny nose is caused by a wind-heat cold, accompanied by yellowish thick nasal discharge, sore throat, fever, or if it results from allergies, rhinitis, or other conditions, perilla leaf boiled egg will not provide relief. In such cases, treatment should target the underlying cause. Inappropriate consumption may fail to improve symptoms and could even delay timely intervention.

In daily life, one should distinguish between types of colds based on symptoms, maintain a balanced diet, keep warm to avoid catching a chill, and seek medical attention promptly if nasal discharge persists or worsens, so appropriate treatment can be administered based on the underlying cause.