To prevent not finding it next time If you have the following symptoms, you are likely suffering from a wind-cold common cold: extreme sensitivity to cold, accompanied by slight fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy sound, sometimes accompanied by clear nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm, no … Read more
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of external evils, primarily categorized into two types: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. The treatment for different types of colds must be approached differently. 1. Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat In TCM etiology, there is the concept of Wind evil. … Read more
Last time, I mentioned discussing the traditional Chinese medicines for treating wind-cold common cold, and today we will begin. Why discuss wind-cold common cold? Because this year’s six qi (气) is characterized by an excess of wind and wood, along with the influence of the cold water qi, creating an environment where wind and cold … Read more
Author: Chen Chuxiong Institution: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Source: Yixian Pharmacy Recently, after infection with the COVID-19 virus, individuals exhibit varying symptoms due to their different constitutions. Some present with wind-cold syndrome, while others show wind-heat syndrome. If one cannot distinguish between wind-heat and wind-cold, choosing the wrong medication may lead to … Read more
Recently, the temperature has dropped sharply, and many friends have caught colds. Many customers have come to the store seeking cold medicine. One major benefit of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas for treating colds (excluding Western medicine components) is that they are less likely to cause drowsiness. However, TCM formulas must be matched to the … 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
Recently, after infection with the COVID-19 virus, individuals have exhibited varying symptoms due to their different constitutions. Some present with wind-cold syndrome (fenghan zheng), while others show signs of wind-heat syndrome (fengre zheng). If one cannot distinguish between wind-heat and wind-cold, choosing the wrong medication may lead to adverse effects. How to differentiate between wind-heat … 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
Author | Mu Jin Editor | Chun Feng Reviewer | Xiao Ye In clinical practice, we often encounter a group of individuals who have internal heat, frequently experiencing symptoms of heat such as acne, sore throat, swollen gums, oral ulcers, and dry mouth with a bitter taste. However, when they consume cooling foods to “extinguish … Read more
As we all know, there are four seasons in a year, each with different temperatures: cold in winter and hot in summer. Similarly, Chinese medicine also categorizes herbs based on their thermal properties, which are divided into four types: cold, hot, warm, and cool, known as “Si Qi“. This classification reflects the tendency of herbs … Read more