Editor: Qiao Qiao Recently, the National Influenza Center released the latest data indicating that as December begins, the influenza activity level in some provinces across China continues to rise. Many readers have reported that they have noticed people around them suffering from severe colds. However, there are several types of colds; how can one distinguish … Read more
Recently, it is the season for frequent colds, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has detailed and practical treatment plans for this. TCM categorizes colds into five syndromes: These are: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Dampness, Qi Deficiency, and Yin Deficiency colds (including Dry Cough due to Lung Dryness). Below, each will be described in detail. 1. Wind-Cold Cold … Read more
1. Key Points of Common Syndromes (1) Wind-Cold Attacking the Exterior Syndrome: Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, clear and thin nasal discharge, possible throat itch and cough, white and thin phlegm, no thirst, and aching limbs and joints. Tongue coating … Read more