A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Everyday Life

A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Everyday Life

The best doctor is ourselves, for no one knows our body better than we do~ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China. Experienced TCM practitioners can use it to combat various ailments, and we can also apply it in dietary therapy to nourish our bodies~ Ten Essential Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Every Family … Read more

Exploring the Seven Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow us The “Seven Emotions” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the application of single herbs and the possible interactions that may arise from combinations of these herbs. Ancient practitioners summarized these interactions into seven categories: mutual assistance (相须), mutual use (相使), mutual fear (相畏), mutual killing (相杀), mutual … Read more

Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds and Recommended Treatments

Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds and Recommended Treatments

▍Source: Pharmacy Manager▍Authorized Reprint by Pharmacy ManagerAs spring transitions to summer, temperatures fluctuate, and many people may catch a cold. How can pharmacy staff help customers distinguish between different types of colds and guide them in medication use? Today, we will discuss the differences between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds, along with corresponding recommendations for Chinese … Read more

70% of People Take the Wrong Medicine for Colds: Learn to Differentiate Between Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold, and “Cold with Heat” Colds

70% of People Take the Wrong Medicine for Colds: Learn to Differentiate Between Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold, and "Cold with Heat" Colds

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes common colds into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types. Many people struggle to distinguish between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds. 1. Wind-Cold Cold The onset is usually due to fatigue, lack of rest, and exposure to wind or cold. Wind-Cold colds are more common in autumn and winter. This type belongs to the … Read more

How to Quickly Differentiate Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds for Prompt Recovery!

How to Quickly Differentiate Between 'Wind-Cold' and 'Wind-Heat' Colds for Prompt Recovery!

Click the blue text to follow us Recently, the weather in Guangdong has been a bit cool in the mornings and evenings, while the temperature rises sharply when the sun comes out, leading many to wear shorts and short sleeves again. The large temperature difference between morning and evening has caused many people to catch … Read more

Differentiation Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds and Commonly Used Medications

Differentiation Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds and Commonly Used Medications

The common cold can be differentiated into Wind-Heat (Feng Re) and Wind-Cold (Feng Han), which can be difficult for non-professionals to distinguish. When using medications, the confusion between cold and heat can lead to some individuals feeling better while others may experience adverse effects. Today, let’s explore how ordinary people can differentiate between Wind-Cold and … Read more

Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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 Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds?

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