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

Symptoms of Wind-Cold Common Cold

Symptoms of Wind-Cold Common Cold

1. Symptoms of Wind-Cold Common Cold The Wind-Cold common cold belongs to the Taiyang (Greater Yang) syndrome, where the Taiyang is obstructed. Its characteristic symptoms include: strong pain in the back of the head, which is accompanied by stiffness in neck movement. There is a fear of cold and wind, and usually, one needs to … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wind-cold invades the body, causing the hair to stand on end, the skin to close and generate heat. — Su Wen: On the True Organs of the Jade Machine Is Wind-Cold = Cold? Wind is the chief of all diseases, the main cause of illness from external pathogens, easily combining with other evils. In different … Read more

How to Differentiate Between Cold and Heat in Colds? Effective Remedies for Colds!

How to Differentiate Between Cold and Heat in Colds? Effective Remedies for Colds!

Featured Expert Expert Introduction Dr. Zhong Junhui, Deputy Chief Physician of the Classical Chinese Medicine Department at Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, has over 20 years of clinical teaching and research experience in emergency medicine, respiratory and digestive internal medicine. He has long focused on the precise differentiation and treatment of common lung diseases, spleen … Read more

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

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

Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold Wind-Cold cold is caused by the invasion of Wind-Cold evil and the failure of Lung Qi to disperse, usually triggered by fatigue combined with exposure to wind or cold. Wind-Cold colds are more common in autumn and winter. 1. Severe pain in the back of the head: This refers to pain … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds at a Glance

Understanding Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds at a Glance

Understanding Medicinal Herbs Enhancing your understanding of medicine Did you know? Colds can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types, and it is essential to treat them according to their symptoms; otherwise, the condition may worsen. So, how can we distinguish between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat? 1. Differences in Symptoms of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Wind-Cold … Read more

Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

There is a distinction between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold colds. It is not easy for non-professionals to differentiate between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold colds. When using medication, the distinction between cold and heat is often unclear. This is why some people recover after taking medicine, while others may experience adverse effects. Today, we will explore how ordinary … Read more

Understanding the Differentiation of Cold and Heat in Common Colds: How to Properly Select Chinese Patent Medicines

(Source: Rational Drug Use in China) Common cold, or “shangfeng” (伤风), is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil into the body, clinically characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, chills, fever, and general malaise. The typical duration of the illness is 3 to 7 days. … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: Avoiding Common Misconceptions

Understanding Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: Avoiding Common Misconceptions

Wind-Cold? Wind-Heat? Understanding Key Differences to Avoid Misunderstandings As winter arrives, temperatures drop sharply. The number of patients with colds in outpatient clinics has significantly increased compared to before. Most present with symptoms such as fever, cough, nasal congestion and runny nose, throat pain, and general discomfort. Everyone’s symptoms are quite similar, but the medications … Read more

The Six Excesses and Their Clinical Manifestations

The Six Excesses and Their Clinical Manifestations

Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang (1) Wind manifests as skin rashes and itching in the muscles. Wind rashes cause itching between the skin and flesh, treated with Si Wu Xiao Feng San (Four Substance Wind Dispelling Powder) – Sheng Di (Rehmannia), Dang Gui … Read more