How to Eliminate Dampness and Heat Accumulation?

How to Eliminate Dampness and Heat Accumulation?

Today, let’s talk about eliminating dampness. Why do many people have significant dampness but experience poor results even after taking many medications? From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this is because the treatment is not targeted. There is a saying: “To eliminate dampness, one must first strengthen the spleen; to strengthen the spleen, one … Read more

Shizhen Sheng: Zhang Zhongjing’s Six Methods for Treating “Damp-Heat” (Part 1 and 2)

Shizhen Sheng: Zhang Zhongjing's Six Methods for Treating "Damp-Heat" (Part 1 and 2)

Introduction: <Shang Han Lun> is a specialized text that elaborates on the treatment of various externally contracted febrile diseases, but this does not mean that Zhang Zhongjing’s formulas are limited to treating these conditions. In fact, <Shang Han Lun> contains many so-called “Wen Bing formulas”. In this article, Professor Shizhen Sheng summarizes the six major … Read more

Top 10 Professional Chinese Patent Medicines for Eliminating Damp-Heat

Top 10 Professional Chinese Patent Medicines for Eliminating Damp-Heat

Top 10 Chinese Patent Medicines for Eliminating Damp-Heat in Summer As the saying goes, “Nine out of ten overweight individuals suffer from dampness,” meaning that among ten overweight people, nine have excessive dampness in their bodies. Moreover, excessive dampness can affect many bodily functions. Damp-heat accumulation is a TCM syndrome that refers to damp-heat flowing … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights: Differentiating Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Common Colds

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights: Differentiating Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Common Colds

“The ancient sages possessed the wisdom to discern the nature and flavor of all things, thus they could identify the appropriate treatments for the ailments of the people.” —— Compendium of Materia Medica There is knowledge to be found in every aspect of life; even a simple cold has its complexities. Distinguishing whether it is … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds, as Well as Exterior Excess and Deficiency Patterns

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds, as Well as Exterior Excess and Deficiency Patterns

The common cold is one of the most prevalent and ordinary illnesses. Many people believe that colds are only classified as wind-cold or wind-heat, but the classification is much more nuanced, and the differentiation is very detailed. Only with such precise differentiation can appropriate treatment be administered, leading to effective results. In this article, we … Read more

Wind-Cold Common Cold! A Formula to Eliminate “Cold in the Five Organs”!

Wind-Cold Common Cold! A Formula to Eliminate "Cold in the Five Organs"!

All diseases arise from cold! It is well known that cold has harmful effects; cold signifies various pains, cold signifies various tumors, and cold signifies a lack of vitality. A body without vitality is like a walking corpse, so we must stay away from cold and keep our bodies warm.However, many people do not know … Read more

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds? How to Use Medication?

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds? How to Use Medication?

As winter approaches, the number of people purchasing cold medications is gradually increasing. Among them, there are two common cold medications that many customers still cannot distinguish between: Sanjiu Cold Medicine Granules (三九感冒灵颗粒) and Compound Cold Medicine Granules (复方感冒灵颗粒). Remember two points: first, the difference is not merely in the packaging size; Compound Cold Medicine … Read more

The Three Most Vulnerable Areas to Wind-Cold Invasion

The Three Most Vulnerable Areas to Wind-Cold Invasion

More TCM Knowledge Available on the “Lilai Health” Video Channel “Lilai Health” lectures are scheduled to meet you every day Five Points for Stomach Care: “Less, Slow, Mild, Warm, Soft” Areas Most Vulnerable to Wind-Cold Invasion In clinical pediatric tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage), it is common to see children with wind-cold invasion presenting with runny … Read more

10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold

10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold

The common cold is one of the most prevalent illnesses in our daily lives. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the common cold is classified as an external invasion (external evil) disease. Based on clinical symptoms, the common cold is divided into four categories: wind-cold, wind-heat, seasonal, and summer-damp colds. Wind-cold colds are more common in … Read more

Are You Suffering from Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat Cold? If You Can’t Distinguish, Use This!

Are You Suffering from Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat Cold? If You Can't Distinguish, Use This!

Hello everyone, I am Sister Dan Dan. Many readers have understood the difference between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds after reading my articles: Wind-Cold colds are characterized by a fear of cold and shivering. On the other hand, Wind-Heat colds are characterized by sore throat, throat pain, and tonsillitis. However, some people say that some colds … Read more