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

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

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

Today marks the 3252nd day of HanKang Medicine accompanying you. Common colds are frequent minor illnesses. Many people think that they can just go to the pharmacy and take some medicine, but this is not the case. Colds can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. If the type of cold is not determined, blindly taking … Read more

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds? Not All Colds Require Drinking Hot Water

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds? Not All Colds Require Drinking Hot Water

As summer arrives, many people unknowingly begin to feel discomfort, such as dizziness, headaches, runny noses, and sneezing. However, this is not due to the COVID-19 virus, but rather due to heat or cold exposure. This article will provide a brief overview of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat, along with specific management strategies. 1. Wind-Cold ColdThe main … Read more

Understanding ‘Wind-Cold’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding 'Wind-Cold' in Traditional Chinese Medicine

We often hear people say ‘I caught a wind-cold’, ‘I got chilled’, or ‘I caught a draft’, all of which refer to the same condition, classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as ‘wind-cold cold’.After being exposed to a cool breeze, we may experience symptoms such as chills, shivering, headache, nasal congestion, and runny nose. These … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Wind-Cold Common Cold

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Wind-Cold Common Cold

The Wind-Cold Common Cold is a common external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind-cold evil qi, characterized clinically by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, headache, chills, fever, and general malaise. Etiology and Pathogenesis In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Wind-Cold Common Cold is also referred to as “Shang Feng” (伤风), which means to … Read more

Understanding Wind-Heat vs. Wind-Cold Colds: How to Differentiate and Six TCM Formulas for Wind-Cold

Understanding Wind-Heat vs. Wind-Cold Colds: How to Differentiate and Six TCM Formulas for Wind-Cold

Recently, after infection with the COVID-19 virus, individuals have exhibited varying symptoms due to their different constitutions. Some present with wind-cold syndrome (fenghan zheng), while others show signs of wind-heat syndrome (fengre zheng). If one cannot distinguish between wind-heat and wind-cold, choosing the wrong medication may lead to adverse effects. How to differentiate between wind-heat … Read more

Differences Between Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold, Summer-Damp, and Influenza Colds, with Combined Medication Guidance

Differences Between Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold, Summer-Damp, and Influenza Colds, with Combined Medication Guidance

Every time the seasons change, with the variation in weather, colds also enter a high incidence period. So, when facing customers with colds, how should we recommend medications as staff? Let’s take a look at the classification of colds and the corresponding suitable medications!01 Classification of ColdsWestern medicine classifies colds into common colds and influenza, … Read more

Differences and Symptoms of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Differences and Symptoms of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In spring, the weather fluctuates between warm and cold, and the wind is a dominant factor, which is also a season when pathogens proliferate. After a winter of depletion, the body’s Yang Qi is still not fully restored and remains in a relatively weak state. This is especially true for individuals with inherently weak constitutions; … Read more