1. What is Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome? Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Syndrome is a pathological condition characterized by the obstruction of the spleen by dampness, which over time transforms into heat, leading to the mutual accumulation of dampness and heat. It is primarily caused by the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach in transforming and transporting, resulting in … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the occurrence of a cold is attributed to the invasion of external pathogens, primarily wind. When there are abnormal climatic conditions, imbalances in temperature, or a deficiency in the body’s resistance, wind can wreak havoc. Mild colds are generally referred to as “wind colds.” In addition to wind, other external … Read more
Colds can be classified as either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat. Only by distinguishing between them can we accurately identify the cause and treat accordingly. So how can we determine whether it is a Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat cold? Let’s take a look! What are the differences between Wind-Heat colds and Wind-Cold colds? Many people are confused about … Read more
How to Differentiate Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Yibin City Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital With seasonal changes and sudden drops in temperature, people are prone to colds. Colds are common ailments in daily life. Over-the-counter cold medications are essential in most households. Often, taking medication can alleviate symptoms. However, sometimes medication does not work, … Read more
Today marks the 1634 th day of your companion at the pharmacy. Wind-heat cold is caused by the invasion of wind-heat evil and the disharmony of lung qi. Symptoms include high fever, slight aversion to wind, headache, sweating, sore and swollen throat, cough with sticky or yellow phlegm, nasal congestion with yellow discharge, thirst with … Read more
The common cold is a respiratory disease caused by various viruses. Self-massage of specific acupuncture points can stimulate the body’s immune function, reducing or alleviating the occurrence of colds. Wind-Heat Cold (Feng Re Gan Mao) is usually caused by constipation, often associated with the Yangming Meridian syndrome. Typically, the sequence is as follows: after two … Read more
1Overview The Wind-Heat Common Cold (风热感冒, feng re gan mao) is caused by the invasion of wind-heat pathogens, leading to disharmony in the lung qi. Symptoms include high fever, slight aversion to wind, headache, sweating, sore and swollen throat, cough with sticky or yellow phlegm, nasal congestion with yellow discharge, thirst with a preference for … Read more
Differences Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds To the general public, a cold is just a cold, typically characterized by upper respiratory symptoms, sweating, and taking some cold medicine to feel better. However, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the common Wind-Heat cold and Wind-Cold cold are different, and if treated “inappropriately,” the condition … Read more
疬气 (liè qì), or epidemic qi, refers to a type of highly infectious external evil. In TCM literature, 疬气 is also known as “疫毒” (yì dú, epidemic toxin), “疫气” (yì qì, epidemic qi), “异气” (yì qì, strange qi), “戾气” (lì qì, adverse qi), “毒气” (dú qì, toxic qi), and “乖戾之气” (guāi lì zhī qì, … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Today, we will briefly discuss the issue of preventing exogenous diseases. “When the righteous qi is strong within, evil cannot invade,” meaning that when the body’s righteous qi (免疫力, immunity) is sufficient, it is difficult for evil qi to invade and cause disease. Therefore, the author mainly discusses … Read more