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Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds: 6 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds: 6 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold

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

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Cold-Phlegm-Fire Type Colds? 17 Effective TCM Formulas for Symptomatic Treatment

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How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Cold-Phlegm-Fire Type Colds? 17 Effective TCM Formulas for Symptomatic Treatment

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

9 Common Chinese Patent Medicines for Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold

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9 Common Chinese Patent Medicines for Treating Wind-Cold Common Cold

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

Understanding Wind-Heat vs. Wind-Cold Colds: How to Differentiate and Six TCM Formulas for Wind-Cold

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Understanding Wind-Heat vs. Wind-Cold Colds: How to Differentiate and Six TCM Formulas for Wind-Cold

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

Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Heat in the Upper Body and Cold in the Lower Body: Treating Acne and Diarrhea with Two Herbs

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Heat in the Upper Body and Cold in the Lower Body: Treating Acne and Diarrhea with Two Herbs

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

The Temperature of Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Four Qi

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The Temperature of Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Four Qi

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

How to Use Herbs for Blood Stasis Syndrome? Insights from TCM Expert Hu Xishu!

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How to Use Herbs for Blood Stasis Syndrome? Insights from TCM Expert Hu Xishu!

Editor’s Note Blood stasis syndrome is a common cause of various clinical diseases, leading to the development of many herbal formulas with stasis-resolving effects. Today, I would like to share an article by Mr. Hu Xishu discussing the principles of using herbs for blood stasis syndrome, which offers unique insights into the application of stasis-resolving … Read more

Zhang Xichun: Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

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Zhang Xichun: Effective Formulas for Treating Phlegm-Dampness

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Clinical Reference Articles for Learning TCMIntroduction: Phlegm-dampness affects the human body, leading to dysfunction of the organs and various complex pathological changes, making the condition difficult to cure. Today, we present five self-formulated prescriptions by Zhang Xichun that have proven effective in treating phlegm-dampness.Li Yin DecoctionIndications:Due … Read more

Understanding ‘Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine: What Blood is Activated? What Stasis is Resolved? Key Formulas Explained

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Understanding 'Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis' in Traditional Chinese Medicine: What Blood is Activated? What Stasis is Resolved? Key Formulas Explained

Activating blood and resolving stasis, like clearing heat and detoxifying, is a well-known diagnostic and treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). “Blood” is an important substance recognized early in TCM, circulating throughout the body and playing a fundamental role in the functioning of the five organs and six bowels. When blood flow is obstructed, … Read more