What is the inquiry of cold and heat? It refers to asking the patient whether they have a fear of cold or a feeling of heat, emphasizing the patient’s sensations. The inquiry mainly focuses on the patient’s subjective symptoms and feelings. Therefore, the key point we emphasize is whether the patient themselves feels cold or … Read more
【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! Location Clinical Manifestations Heat Cold Organ function activity is hyperactive Organ function activity is impaired or reduced Complexion Full face redness mostly indicates true heat; two cheeks flushed mostly indicate false heat Pale complexion indicates false … Read more
The nature of diseases is not merely defined by cold or heat. However, the “Su Wen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang” states: “Water and fire are the signs of yin and yang.” The “Jing Yue Quan Shu: Chuan Zhong Lu” also states: “Cold and heat are the transformations of yin and yang.” The … Read more
1. All diseases with clear and cold body fluids belong to cold.The focus of this section is the clarity and coldness of body fluids, which encompasses a wide range of fluids, such as phlegm, urine, pus, nasal mucus, sweat, and the characteristics of stool and leukorrhea.Clarity and coldness imply thinness, coolness, and transparency, which are … Read more
Symptoms Manifested During Heavy Cold and Dampness Pale, bluish, dark, or black complexion indicates the presence of cold in the body. The darker the color, the heavier the cold and dampness. A white tongue coating indicates internal cold and dampness. Recurrent mouth ulcers indicate internal cold. Bad breath with a white tongue coating indicates internal … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and profound medical theories. Some people do not understand TCM, but when it comes to fever, one must observe, listen, inquire, and feel the pulse, following the four examinations and eight principles. Nowadays, however, a small thermometer can resolve this in just a few minutes. But let … Read more
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This article is adapted from He Liangzhi, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Cold and heat are fundamental concepts in understanding the nature of pathogenic factors and the imbalance of Yin and Yang in the development of diseases. They categorize various syndromes into two main types: cold syndromes … Read more
In daily life, we often encounter situations where some people with a cold constitution experience stomach pain and diarrhea after consuming cold foods; while others with a hot constitution develop mouth sores and constipation after eating too many spicy and dry foods. Additionally, some individuals may catch a cold and self-medicate with various Chinese patent … Read more
Click on the “blue text” to follow us Medical Guidance Dr. Hu Tao, Deputy Chief Physician of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, welcomes you to continue following us. In TCM theory, there are concepts of “heat” and “cold” that are easy to understand, such as heat in summer and cold … Read more