Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

In this season with significant temperature differences between morning and evening, many people inadvertently “catch a cold”. Colds in autumn and winter differ from those in spring and summer. Many people take random medications or sleep it off when they catch a cold, thinking that sweating it out will solve the problem. However, colds can … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: Proper Medication Usage

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: Proper Medication Usage

Colds are a common ailment in daily life. Over-the-counter cold medications are a staple in most households. Often, taking medication can alleviate symptoms of a cold. However, sometimes medication does not seem to work, or may even worsen the condition. This raises the question of whether the “medication is inappropriate for the symptoms”. It turns … Read more

Top Ten Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold: Avoid Random Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Use According to Syndrome Differentiation

Top Ten Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold: Avoid Random Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Use According to Syndrome Differentiation

To prevent not finding it next timeCommon cold is one of the most common diseases in our daily life. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the common cold is classified as an external pathogen (external evil) disease. According to clinical symptoms, the common cold is divided into four categories: wind-cold common cold, wind-heat common cold, seasonal … Read more

Differentiation Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds and Commonly Used Medications

Differentiation Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds and Commonly Used Medications

The common cold can be differentiated into Wind-Heat (Feng Re) and Wind-Cold (Feng Han), which can be difficult for non-professionals to distinguish. When using medications, the confusion between cold and heat can lead to some individuals feeling better while others may experience adverse effects. Today, let’s explore how ordinary people can differentiate between Wind-Cold and … Read more

Symptoms of Wind-Cold Common Cold, Professional Combination Medications, and Precautions

Symptoms of Wind-Cold Common Cold, Professional Combination Medications, and Precautions

Today is the 1553 th day of your companion at the pharmacy. The common cold is a frequent minor illness. Many people think that they can just go to the pharmacy and take some medicine, but this is not the case. The common cold can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types. If the type … Read more

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Cold-Phlegm-Fire Type Colds? 17 Effective TCM Formulas for Symptomatic Treatment

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Cold-Phlegm-Fire Type Colds? 17 Effective TCM Formulas for Symptomatic Treatment

Recently, the temperature has dropped sharply, and many friends have caught colds. Many customers have come to the store seeking cold medicine. One major benefit of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas for treating colds (excluding Western medicine components) is that they are less likely to cause drowsiness. However, TCM formulas must be matched to the … Read more

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Every winter, catching a cold has almost become a standard experience for many people… Actually, it’s not a big deal; for young people, even without medication, they can tough it out for a few days and recover on their own. However, the elderly and children should take it seriously to avoid lingering issues like cough … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Guide for Frequent Cold Sufferers

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Guide for Frequent Cold Sufferers

Life TimesWeChatprovides authoritative and scientific health informationFollow us Colds are minor ailments, so minor that one doesn’t even need to go to the hospital; just taking some medicine can lead to recovery. However, there are times when even after taking medicine, the condition does not improve and may even worsen. The reason for this phenomenon … Read more

Differentiating Cold and Heat in Common Colds

Differentiating Cold and Heat in Common Colds

This article is excerpted from the book “Bai Nian Cheng Shi Series Acupoint Pain Relief”. Published by: China Medical Science and Technology Press A common cold is an external pathogenic disease characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, aversion to wind, and fever. It often occurs due to cì lǐ bù gù (deficiency of … Read more

The Differences Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds

The Differences Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds

The Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Nowadays, people generally know that colds can be classified as Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat, but they often cannot distinguish which is which. In fact, it is easy to differentiate between the two; most colds are Wind-Cold, while a minority are Wind-Heat. 01 Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Wind-Cold … Read more