Wind-heat colds can occur in all seasons, with the main symptoms being significant sore throat, often accompanied by fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and cough with yellow phlegm. The treatment principle for wind-heat colds typically involves dispersing wind and clearing heat, transforming dampness and resolving the exterior, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. Commonly used … Read more
Wind-heat cold and wind-cold cold have very similar symptoms. If one cannot distinguish between them and uses the wrong medication, it may worsen the condition. 1. Wind-Heat Cold. The primary symptoms start with the throat, such as: sore throat, dry mouth, and swollen throat, feeling as if there is a fire burning in the throat. … Read more
Exogenous febrile diseases are a category of illnesses caused by external pathogens, primarily characterized by fever. This category encompasses various infectious and contagious diseases recognized in modern clinical practice, such as the common cold, influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and COVID-19. PART.01Overview of the Pathogenesis of Exogenous Febrile Diseases in TCM The study of exogenous … Read more
The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the four fundamental approaches to diagnosing diseases: Wang (Observation), Wen (Listening and Smelling), Wen (Inquiry), and Qie (Palpation). Wang involves observing the patient’s complexion and physical form, Wen includes both listening to sounds and smelling odors, Wen is about inquiring into the patient’s symptoms, … Read more
This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. The human meridian system consists of “jingmai” (meridians) as the main pathways, existing within the body, connecting the internal and external; “luomai” (collaterals) are the … Read more