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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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?

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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

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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

Understanding the Differences Between ‘Wind-Heat’ and ‘Wind-Cold’ in TCM

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Understanding the Differences Between 'Wind-Heat' and 'Wind-Cold' in TCM

“Wind-Heat” OR “Wind-Cold” Understanding ‘Wind-Heat Cold’ and ‘Wind-Cold Cold’ in TCM Recently, the temperature in the harbor city has dropped sharply, with significant day and night temperature differences, marking the onset of the cold season. Each time a cold occurs, many parents struggle to distinguish between ‘Wind-Cold Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat Cold’, making it difficult to … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

Hoo~ Hoo~ Hoo~ These past few days, the wind outside has been howling. Besides disturbing our sweet dreams, it also serves as a reminder— It’s getting cooler! Not only has it prompted everyone to switch to “chaotic dressing” mode, but the howling north wind has also brought along a “cold” package! However, even though it’s … Read more