Understanding ‘Heat’ and ‘Cold’ in the Context of the Nineteen Pathogenic Mechanisms

Understanding 'Heat' and 'Cold' in the Context of the Nineteen Pathogenic Mechanisms

1. All diseases with clear and cold body fluids belong to cold.The focus of this section is the clarity and coldness of body fluids, which encompasses a wide range of fluids, such as phlegm, urine, pus, nasal mucus, sweat, and the characteristics of stool and leukorrhea.Clarity and coldness imply thinness, coolness, and transparency, which are … Read more

Differentiating Cold and Heat Constitution: Why Does the Body Feel Cold Yet Experience Heat?

Differentiating Cold and Heat Constitution: Why Does the Body Feel Cold Yet Experience Heat?

Symptoms Manifested During Heavy Cold and Dampness Pale, bluish, dark, or black complexion indicates the presence of cold in the body. The darker the color, the heavier the cold and dampness. A white tongue coating indicates internal cold and dampness. Recurrent mouth ulcers indicate internal cold. Bad breath with a white tongue coating indicates internal … Read more

The Dual Nature of Cold and Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Resolving Cold and Heat in the Spleen and Stomach

The Dual Nature of Cold and Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Resolving Cold and Heat in the Spleen and Stomach

Have you ever experienced discomfort in your stomach after consuming cold drinks or spicy food, with symptoms such as stomach bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, belching, and acid reflux? You might think this is due to eating something too cold or too hot, but in fact, it could be because both cold and heat pathogens are … Read more

Understanding the Cold and Hot Properties of Foods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Cold and Hot Properties of Foods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Summary of Traditional Chinese Medicine Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Since ancient times, people in our country have known that foods can be classified as cold, hot, warm, or cool. In … Read more

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Differentiates Between Cold and Heat

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Differentiates Between Cold and Heat

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and profound medical theories. Some people do not understand TCM, but when it comes to fever, one must observe, listen, inquire, and feel the pulse, following the four examinations and eight principles. Nowadays, however, a small thermometer can resolve this in just a few minutes. But let … Read more

The Impact of Cold and Heat on the Circulation of Qi and Blood in the Body

The Impact of Cold and Heat on the Circulation of Qi and Blood in the Body

↑Click the card above to follow me↑ 【This article is: Dr. Peng’s Lecture on the Huangdi Neijing Series (with audio) – Essence Edition – No. 991。(More exciting content is continuously updated…)】 “The Yellow Emperor asked: I have heard of the Nine Needles and Nine Chapters, and you have thus divided them into nine, totaling eighty-one … Read more

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Distinguishes Between Cold and Heat Syndromes

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Distinguishes Between Cold and Heat Syndromes

This article is adapted from He Liangzhi, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Cold and heat are fundamental concepts in understanding the nature of pathogenic factors and the imbalance of Yin and Yang in the development of diseases. They categorize various syndromes into two main types: cold syndromes … Read more

How to Regulate Cold and Heat Constitution? Online Answers for You

How to Regulate Cold and Heat Constitution? Online Answers for You

In daily life, we often encounter situations where some people with a cold constitution experience stomach pain and diarrhea after consuming cold foods; while others with a hot constitution develop mouth sores and constipation after eating too many spicy and dry foods. Additionally, some individuals may catch a cold and self-medicate with various Chinese patent … Read more

Understanding the Mixed Cold-Heat Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Mixed Cold-Heat Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click on the “blue text” to follow us Medical Guidance Dr. Hu Tao, Deputy Chief Physician of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, welcomes you to continue following us. In TCM theory, there are concepts of “heat” and “cold” that are easy to understand, such as heat in summer and cold … Read more

Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis in TCM: Cold and Heat Analysis

Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis in TCM: Cold and Heat Analysis

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! The Eight Principles (八纲) refer to the eight categories of syndromes: Yin, Yang, Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, and Excess. The differentiation based on these principles is the most fundamental method of diagnosis and treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In his work “Medical Insights,” Qing Dynasty scholar … Read more