How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Cold-Phlegm-Fire Type Colds? 17 Effective TCM Formulas for Symptomatic Treatment

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Cold-Phlegm-Fire Type Colds? 17 Effective TCM Formulas for Symptomatic Treatment

Recently, the temperature has dropped sharply, and many friends have caught colds. Many customers have come to the store seeking cold medicine. One major benefit of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas for treating colds (excluding Western medicine components) is that they are less likely to cause drowsiness. However, TCM formulas must be matched to the … Read more

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding and Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Every winter, catching a cold has almost become a standard experience for many people… Actually, it’s not a big deal; for young people, even without medication, they can tough it out for a few days and recover on their own. However, the elderly and children should take it seriously to avoid lingering issues like cough … Read more

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 Cold and Heat Types of Common Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Cold and Heat Types of Common Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The common cold is a prevalent external disease across all seasons, particularly in winter and spring. Many families stock up on traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating colds, yet some individuals find that their symptoms do not improve despite taking various medications. The key lies in the lack of differential diagnosis and treatment. Wind-Cold Common … Read more

9 Common Chinese Patent Medicines for Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold

9 Common Chinese Patent Medicines for Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold

During the Qingming Festival, temperatures fluctuate, making it easy to catch a cold due to wind and cold. Wind-Cold Common Cold Granules, Common Cold Heat Clearing Granules, and 9 other Chinese patent medicines are the most commonly used cold remedies. Each medicine has a different formula and focuses on different effects, so it is important … 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