It is the season for colds, and many people are falling ill, asking what medicine to take. Faced with a dizzying array of cold medications in pharmacies, it can be hard to choose. Here, I summarize the confusions faced by many. Whether it is influenza or a common cold, although they are quite different, they … Read more
Some people cannot distinguish whether they have a wind-cold or wind-heat cold. In this state of confusion, they may blindly use medication, which can lead to inappropriate treatment and delay recovery. Through this article, you will learn about the causes of wind-heat cold, the comparison of symptoms between wind-heat and wind-cold colds, and the herbal … Read more
Everyone is familiar with the term “cold”; it first appeared during the Southern Song Dynasty. Officials often used the term “ganfeng” (感风) as an excuse for taking leave during night shifts. The literati of the Southern Song, such as Chen Hu, creatively adopted the term from the primary external causes of disease in Traditional Chinese … Read more