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Recently, it is the season for frequent colds, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has detailed and practical treatment plans for this. TCM categorizes colds into five syndromes: These are: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Dampness, Qi Deficiency, and Yin Deficiency colds (including Dry Cough due to Lung Dryness). Below, each will be described in detail. 1. Wind-Cold Cold … Read more
Recently, if we were to summarize the weather in one sentence, it would be “it changes suddenly and without warning.” One day it is fine, and the next day there could be a drastic drop in temperature. Under such significant temperature differences, people with runny noses and sneezing can be seen everywhere on the streets. … Read more
【Common Symptoms】Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, or itchy nose with sneezing, occasional clear nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm, no thirst or preference for hot drinks, thin white and moist tongue coating, floating or tight pulse。 People often say that they recognize … Read more
Wind-cold common colds often occur during sudden temperature drops or in places with significant indoor-outdoor temperature differences. If clothing adjustments are not made in time, it is easy to catch a chill and induce a wind-cold common cold. In the early stages of a wind-cold common cold, the cold syndrome predominates or begins with cold … Read more
Common colds are frequent minor illnesses. Many people think that simply going to the pharmacy to get some medicine will suffice. However, this is not the case, as colds can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types. If the type of cold is not determined, taking medication blindly may worsen the condition. Wind-Cold common cold … Read more
The common cold, also known as “shangfeng” (injured wind) or “shanghan” (injured cold), is considered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to be a common external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of seasonal qi or other external pathogens. Image source copyright, please do not reprint without permission Due to sudden climate changes and increased temperature … Read more
Wind-heat cold and wind-cold cold have very similar symptoms. If one cannot distinguish between them and uses the wrong medication, it may worsen the condition. 1. Wind-Heat Cold. The primary symptoms start with the throat, such as: sore throat, dry mouth, and swollen throat, feeling as if there is a fire burning in the throat. … Read more
Cold is a common illness in winter. Wind-Cold Cold? Wind-Heat Cold? How to distinguish between them? What medications should be used for different types of colds? Dr. Xu Shuai, Attending Physician of the TCM Department at Beijing Friendship Hospital recommends a practical guide for everyone. Xu Shuai Attending Physician of the TCM Department at Beijing … Read more
Life’s Trust Heavy Responsibilities As winter approaches and the weather fluctuates, colds are easily contracted. Often, taking medication can alleviate symptoms, but sometimes the medication may not be effective or may even worsen the condition, leading to the consideration of whether the “medication is inappropriate for the symptoms”. Colds can be categorized: Wind-Cold colds and … Read more
Wind-Cold Cold (Feng Han Gan Mao) commonly occurs in cold seasons, such as winter, late autumn, and early spring, and is caused by the invasion of cold pathogens. Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold include mild fever, severe chills, absence of sweating, headache, body aches, clear nasal discharge, cough, no redness or swelling in the throat, pale … Read more