The feared Wind-Cold common cold is the process by which the body is affected by the Wind-Cold evil. Wind evil is the foremost of the six external evils, with Cold evil ranking second. Characteristics of Wind evil: Wind is a Yang evil, light and dispersing in nature, moving and changing frequently, and is unpredictable. Therefore, … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time If you have the following symptoms, you are likely suffering from a wind-cold common cold: extreme sensitivity to cold, accompanied by slight fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy sound, sometimes accompanied by clear nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm, no … Read more
The Wind-Cold common cold is caused by the invasion of wind-cold, leading to the failure of lung qi to disperse, and is prevalent in autumn and winter. Its symptoms include severe chills, mild fever, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, coughing, and runny nose. Both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can … Read more
Clinical Manifestation of Wind-Cold Common Cold: Wind-Cold Binding the Exterior Today we will discuss a type of common cold, known as Wind-Cold Common Cold (实证感冒, shí zhèng gǎn mào), characterized by Wind-Cold binding the exterior. The common cold is something everyone is familiar with, as it is quite prevalent. When the body’s immune system is … Read more
Last time, I mentioned discussing the traditional Chinese medicines for treating wind-cold common cold, and today we will begin. Why discuss wind-cold common cold? Because this year’s six qi (气) is characterized by an excess of wind and wood, along with the influence of the cold water qi, creating an environment where wind and cold … Read more
The common cold is characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever, occurring in all seasons, with a higher prevalence in winter and spring. When the condition is mild, it is referred to as a “wind cold”; when severe, it is termed “severe wind cold” or “seasonal cold.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more
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
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
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
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