“The ancient sages possessed the wisdom to discern the nature and flavor of all things, thus they could identify the appropriate treatments for the ailments of the people.” —— Compendium of Materia Medica There is knowledge to be found in every aspect of life; even a simple cold has its complexities. Distinguishing whether it is … Read more
Recently, in the introduction of the article “Following the Dietary Principles for Health Preservation to Assist in Epidemic Prevention,” I mentioned: “For three years of the epidemic, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has adhered to systematic thinking, holistic concepts, and comprehensive consideration of the damage caused by external pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, heat, … Read more
The most common seasons for colds are not winter or summer, but spring and autumn, as the winds are strong and the temperatures are suitable. People tend to be less vigilant during these times, and the wind feels pleasant on the skin, making it easy for the wind pathogen to enter the body. Wind-cold type … Read more