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
As we welcome the last solar term of spring, Grain Rain (Gu Yu), the transition from spring to summer brings significant temperature changes, making it easy to catch a cold. Many people self-medicate when they catch a cold, but often they do not consider their symptoms and use whatever medication they have on hand. Sometimes … 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
In spring, the weather fluctuates between warm and cold, and the wind is a dominant factor, which is also a season when pathogens proliferate. After a winter of depletion, the body’s Yang Qi is still not fully restored and remains in a relatively weak state. This is especially true for individuals with inherently weak constitutions; … Read more
There is a distinction between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold colds. It is not easy for non-professionals to differentiate between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold colds. When using medication, the distinction between cold and heat is often unclear. This is why some people recover after taking medicine, while others may experience adverse effects. Today, we will explore how ordinary … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are considered the six climatic changes in nature, referred to as Liù Qì. The movement and transformation of these six climatic factors are known as the six transformations, which determine the seasonal climate changes: spring wind, summer heat (fire), autumn dryness, winter cold, … Read more
Click on “Yang Baba” above to follow usRecently, with the change of seasons, the number of sick children has suddenly increased.Many mothers use medication or dietary therapy and massage, but without much effect. In fact, a large part of the reason is that they still cannot distinguish between cold and heat, or do not distinguish … Read more
MedicineAugust 17, 2023 Thursday Small Knowledge 1. The effect of radiation protection clothing for pregnant women is limited: Although the fabric of radiation protection clothing can indeed block radiation, these clothes have large openings, making their ability to block electromagnetic radiation limited. 2. Juicing fruits is not as good as juicing vegetables: Drinking two cups … Read more
Characteristics of Blood Stasis Constitution: Pale or sallow complexion, pale lips, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness in hands and feet, pale tongue, and weak, thin pulse. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the main symptoms are related to sluggish blood circulation, often caused by long-term emotional repression, prolonged exposure to cold environments, or dysfunction of internal organs. … Read more