Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds,
Using the right medicine is key.
Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and insomnia all require replenishment of Qi and blood.
Learn from the experts: two herbs, clever combinations.
Jing Jie Jia Fang Feng (Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia)
Jing Jie (Schizonepeta) and Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia) are complementary herbs that can release the exterior and dispel cold. Jing Jie can disperse wind, while Fang Feng can release the exterior and expel wind, making their combination effective for treating Wind-Cold Colds.
Wind-Cold colds have three characteristics:
1
Chills. Feeling cold even when wearing more clothes and blankets;
2
Head and body pain. According to the Shang Han Lun, Wind-Cold colds can cause headaches, body aches, lower back pain, and joint pain;
3
No sweating. Some may have a fever, while others do not.
Preparation: Depending on the severity of symptoms, take 3-9 grams each of Jing Jie and Fang Feng, decoct in water to make a tea, and drink two to three times a day for three consecutive days.
If the goal is to induce sweating, decoct Fang Feng for 10 minutes first, then add Jing Jie and decoct for another 5 minutes to prevent the evaporation of the menthol oil in Jing Jie.
Jin Yin Hua Jia Lian Qiao (Honeysuckle and Forsythia)
Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) and Lian Qiao (Forsythia) are a cooling pair. Jin Yin Hua can clear heat and detoxify, while Lian Qiao can also clear heat, detoxify, disperse wind-heat, and reduce swelling. Their combination, being both cooling and detoxifying, is more potent for treating Wind-Heat Colds.
For Wind-Heat colds, TCM has three formulas based on symptom severity: Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction – a light formula); Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder – a moderate formula); Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction – a heavy formula). Among these, Yin Qiao San is widely used.
Wind-Heat colds typically present the following symptoms↓↓↓
Preparation: Depending on the severity of symptoms, take 10-15 grams each of Jin Yin Hua and Lian Qiao, decoct in water to make a tea, and drink for 4 to 5 consecutive days.
Huang Qi Jia Dang Gui (Astragalus and Angelica)
In TCM, the relationship between Qi and blood is inseparable. Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of Qi; Qi can promote blood and also govern it, so it is best to replenish both Qi and blood simultaneously. Huang Qi (Astragalus) tonifies Qi, while Dang Gui (Angelica) nourishes and invigorates blood, making this combination suitable for those with Qi and blood deficiency. Common symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency include heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, pale lips, and dizziness or insomnia.
Preparation: Take 15 grams of Huang Qi and 30 grams of Dang Gui, decoct in water to make a tea, and drink twice a day. However, do not consume for too long; generally, use for one to two weeks. If symptoms of excess heat appear, discontinue use. Additionally, Huang Qi and Dang Gui can be used in medicinal dishes, such as in “Dang Gui Sheng Jiang Yang Rou Tang” (Angelica and Ginger Lamb Soup) where Huang Qi can be added.
Expert Tip: Those with heat syndromes or significant phlegm-dampness should avoid using Huang Qi.
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