All diseases arise from cold! It is well known that cold has harmful effects; cold signifies various pains, cold signifies various tumors, and cold signifies a lack of vitality. A body without vitality is like a walking corpse, so we must stay away from cold and keep our bodies warm.However, many people do not know whether they are cold or hot. Often they feel cold, and at other times they feel hot; the interplay of cold and heat is complex. In fact, this is due to not clearly distinguishing where the cold originates.Our five organs have distinctions of cold and heat. Today, let us learn about this aspect and see whether you have cold in the heart, lungs, spleen, liver, or kidneys.1. Cold in the HeartThe heart is the sovereign organ; when the heart is cold, a nation has no future. When the heart is cold, the body becomes weak and lacks interest in anything.Our body’s Yang energy has two sources: one is Heart Yang, and the other is Kidney Yang.Heart Yang is like the sun; when the heart is cold, it is like the sun losing its light, the sky becomes overcast, and the earth falls silent, causing all things to wither.If you have cold in the heart, your complexion will be pale as snow because the heart’s essence manifests on the face.If you have cold in the heart, you will develop many spots on your body, including on your face, tongue, hands, and legs, because the heart governs the blood vessels, and various spots indicate blocked blood flow. You may also experience inexplicable bruises, as even a slight bump can cause large bruises.If you have cold in the heart, your lips may turn bluish-purple.If you have cold in the heart, your heart rate may slow down, leading to a feeling of chest tightness and shortness of breath, as if you need to take a deep breath.If you have cold in the heart, your heart’s blood vessels may become stagnant, leading to pain, especially in cold weather or winter, which can trigger heart disease due to cold.If you have cold in the heart, you may sweat cold sweat because sweat is the fluid of the heart. Insufficient heart Yang cannot contain sweat, leading to excessive sweating. Many people experience cold sweats before a heart attack.If you have cold in the heart, you may feel indifferent and unmotivated, like a monk with no desires, feeling that everything is meaningless, as you have little desire except to eat a little to sustain life. Sometimes, even your appetite may be lost. Therefore, those with depression must treat the heart, strengthen their heart Yang, and dispel the chilling cold within.What to do about cold in the heart?How to dispel the cold in the heart?It is recommended to eat a little ginseng daily, preferably red ginseng, which strongly invigorates heart Yang without being too harsh. You can also take Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (Bai Zi Nourishing Heart Pill). If there is blood stagnation in the heart, you can take San Qi powder or Dan Shen powder. Regularly massage the Pericardium Meridian and the Xuan Zhong point, step out of cold, dark rooms, and embrace nature and sunlight.2. Cold in the LungsThe lungs are the ministerial organ, governing the hundred vessels. The lungs are the bridge connecting the sovereign and the ministers; when the lungs are cold, this bridge collapses, leading to paralysis of the court and the nation. When the lungs are cold, the entire meridian system becomes blocked.If you have cold in the lungs, the cold will cause stagnation, leading to nasal congestion. Nasal mucus is a fluid of the lungs; when the lungs are cold, you will have clear nasal discharge that flows like water when exposed to a slight chill.If you have cold in the lungs, without Yang energy to transform the fluids in the lungs, they will congeal into phlegm, which is white in color, and you will continuously cough up phlegm, as the lungs are the storage organ for phlegm.If you have cold in the lungs, you will experience persistent coughing and wheezing, especially at night, with a lot of white phlegm, which is prone to occur in autumn and winter.If you have cold in the lungs, you will feel Qi deficiency, always feeling weak and lacking energy to work, often wanting to lie down, as the lungs govern the body’s Qi.If you have cold in the lungs, you are particularly prone to wind-cold common colds due to insufficient Wei Qi.If you have cold in the lungs, you may sweat less because the lungs govern the skin and hair; insufficient lung dispersing ability leads to little sweating, even in summer.If you have cold in the lungs, you may also experience constipation, characterized by difficult bowel movements that are not hard, but thin, feeling exhausted after using the toilet.What to do about cold in the lungs?You can drink ginger, scallion, and brown sugar water. You can also brew tea with Huang Qi (Astragalus). Zhang Zhongjing’s formula, Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction), is also a good choice. Remember, those with cold in the lungs should not drink cold beverages, as cold can harm the lungs.3. Cold in the SpleenThe spleen requires warmth to function; when the spleen is cold, it cannot perform its functions. The spleen and stomach are the center of the five organs and six bowels; if the spleen and stomach do not function, the entire body will have problems.Many people have a strong stomach but a weak spleen, wondering why they eat so much yet remain as thin as a stick. They eat but do not digest; one important reason is that the spleen is cold. The spleen prefers warmth and dislikes cold.If you have cold in the spleen, you will have a lot of dampness because the spleen is the source of dampness. Cold in the spleen leads to stagnation of dampness in the body, causing flooding. Therefore, to eliminate dampness, one must warm and strengthen the spleen.If you have cold in the spleen, your complexion will be sallow; the saying “people grow old and yellow” refers to the spleen’s inability to function.If you have cold in the spleen, you may experience food stagnation, where you eat a lot or not much but cannot digest, leading to weight gain.If you have cold in the spleen, you may produce excessive saliva, constantly spitting, and even drooling while sleeping, soaking your pillow without realizing it. Alternatively, you may feel dry mouth but find that drinking does not quench your thirst. Saliva is the fluid of the spleen, which requires the spleen’s Yang energy to bring it up. When the spleen is cold, its ability to transform is insufficient, leading to either inability to expel or bring up fluids.If you have cold in the spleen, you may experience diarrhea, especially after consuming raw or cold foods.If you have cold in the spleen, you may feel bloated, especially in the afternoon, as the Yang energy gradually weakens, and you cannot utilize the Yang energy of heaven and earth to help digest food.If you have cold in the spleen, you may feel weakness in your limbs; in severe cases, you may develop myasthenia gravis, as the spleen governs the limbs.What to do about cold in the spleen?The best formulas to warm and strengthen the spleen are Zhang Zhongjing’s Li Zhong Tang (Regulate the Middle Decoction) and the ancient classic Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction). Since the spleen is not functioning, do not burden it further; eat smaller meals more frequently, filling only 70-80% of your capacity, and maintain a light diet, drinking more millet and yam porridge.4. Cold in the LiverThe liver is the general organ; when the liver is cold, it becomes weak and lifeless, like branches battered by wind and rain.The liver is yin in nature but should have sufficient Yang energy. Therefore, we often say the liver is full of fire, but rarely say the liver is cold. The liver is generally not affected by cold; when it is, the situation is serious.If you have cold in the liver, you may experience headaches, particularly at the crown of the head, the center of the head.If you have cold in the liver, you may experience abdominal pain, which is not due to intestinal issues; examinations may show no problems, but the pain is due to blockage along the liver meridian, causing a dull ache.If you have cold in the liver, your nails may appear pale, and sometimes they may even be indented.If you have cold in the liver, you may lack temper; even if you feel angry, you cannot express it because you are timid. You may avoid conflicts and stay away from trouble.If you have cold in the liver, you may be indifferent and lack passion for life.If you have cold in the liver, you may experience impotence, as the liver governs the tendons, and the male reproductive organ is the largest tendon. Traditional Chinese medicine states that lasting power is a kidney issue, while the ability to rise is a liver issue.If you have cold in the liver, you may experience joint pain, which is not due to bone issues but rather problems with the tendons that connect the joints, as the liver governs the tendons.If you have cold in the liver, you may be prone to small intestine hernias.What to do about cold in the liver?Zhang Zhongjing has a formula called Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction), specifically for treating cold in the liver. You can look up relevant information and take it under the guidance of a local TCM doctor. Another dietary remedy is to boil 30 grams of fennel in water daily, which can also improve liver cold.5. Cold in the KidneysThe kidneys are the foundation of congenital essence; when the kidneys are cold, the entire body is cold, leading to numerous diseases.If Heart Yang is like the sun in the sky, then Kidney Yang is the heat energy hidden deep within the earth.If you have cold in the kidneys, you will first notice that you are sensitive to cold, not just having cold hands and feet, but also feeling cold in winter and comfortable in summer, often wearing more clothes than others.If you have cold in the kidneys, you may experience frequent lower back pain, characterized by a cold sensation, particularly sensitive to cold winds. Using a hot water bottle provides relief, as the lower back is the residence of the kidneys. This pain may worsen after sexual activity.If you have cold in the kidneys, you may experience frequent urination, which is not characterized by small amounts each time but rather a lot, clear as water, especially at night. This is because the kidneys govern urination. Similarly, if you have cold in the kidneys, you may experience “five o’clock diarrhea,” waking up at around five in the morning to have diarrhea.If you have cold in the kidneys, you may be prone to edema, especially below the waist, as the bladder’s fluids require Kidney Yang to be utilized or excreted. Many chronic nephritis patients have spleen and kidney Yang deficiency.What to do about cold in the kidneys?The best TCM formula is Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Cinnamon and Rehmannia Pill). This formula is also from Zhang Zhongjing, balancing Yin and Yang, in accordance with the principle of seeking Yang within Yin and Yin within Yang.

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