Introduction: The lungs govern the qi of the entire body, harboring its essence internally and harmonizing with the external qi, which together form respiration. The lungs are considered a “delicate organ” that prefers moisture and dislikes dryness, making them susceptible to external pathogens; both cold and heat are detrimental. Therefore, lung-related diseases are quite common … Read more
Throughout the day, I have seen several patients with a dark purple and stagnant tongue coating, often accompanied by palpitations, shortness of breath, and pain in the precordial area. These symptoms indicate insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the heart, as well as deficiencies in heart qi and heart blood, and poor blood circulation, yet … Read more
Wind-Heat Cold In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), colds are classified into two types: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds. Although both types fall under the category of colds, they differ in nature, symptoms, and causes. Therefore, they require different treatment approaches. During the hot summer months, due to heat and humidity, Wind-Heat colds are more prevalent. However, … Read more
As the weather fluctuates between warm and cold, even though we have put on cotton shirts and pants, if we do not wrap ourselves up properly, it is still easy to catch a cold. Recently, there have been many more friends suffering from colds than usual. (Many cold patients are receiving treatment) Once you have … Read more
Understanding the Prevention and Treatment of Summer Exogenous Diseases in Lingnan Medical Guidance by Professor Wu Wei Written by: Wang Lin, Associate Chief Physician of Cardiology, Graduate Students Lin Zhichao, Yun Yingjie Exogenous diseases refer to a series of symptoms that occur when the human body is invaded by external pathogenic factors, which include wind, … Read more
As we welcome the last solar term of spring, Grain Rain (Gu Yu), the transition from spring to summer brings significant temperature changes, making it easy to catch a cold. Many people self-medicate when they catch a cold, but often they do not consider their symptoms and use whatever medication they have on hand. Sometimes … Read more
Comprehensive TCM Classics >>>【TCM Treasure】 Mobile App: Free Download + Free Use What we commonly refer to as a “cold” usually refers to an upper respiratory tract infection caused by various viruses, which can occur in all seasons, presenting symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, cough, and headache. From a TCM perspective, colds … Read more