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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds, as Well as Exterior Excess and Deficiency Patterns

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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds, as Well as Exterior Excess and Deficiency Patterns

The common cold is one of the most prevalent and ordinary illnesses. Many people believe that colds are only classified as wind-cold or wind-heat, but the classification is much more nuanced, and the differentiation is very detailed. Only with such precise differentiation can appropriate treatment be administered, leading to effective results. In this article, we … Read more

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds? How to Use Medication?

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How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds? How to Use Medication?

As winter approaches, the number of people purchasing cold medications is gradually increasing. Among them, there are two common cold medications that many customers still cannot distinguish between: Sanjiu Cold Medicine Granules (三九感冒灵颗粒) and Compound Cold Medicine Granules (复方感冒灵颗粒). Remember two points: first, the difference is not merely in the packaging size; Compound Cold Medicine … Read more

The Three Most Vulnerable Areas to Wind-Cold Invasion

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The Three Most Vulnerable Areas to Wind-Cold Invasion

More TCM Knowledge Available on the “Lilai Health” Video Channel “Lilai Health” lectures are scheduled to meet you every day Five Points for Stomach Care: “Less, Slow, Mild, Warm, Soft” Areas Most Vulnerable to Wind-Cold Invasion In clinical pediatric tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage), it is common to see children with wind-cold invasion presenting with runny … Read more

10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold

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10 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold Common Cold

The common cold is one of the most prevalent illnesses in our daily lives. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the common cold is classified as an external invasion (external evil) disease. Based on clinical symptoms, the common cold is divided into four categories: wind-cold, wind-heat, seasonal, and summer-damp colds. Wind-cold colds are more common in … Read more

Are You Suffering from Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat Cold? If You Can’t Distinguish, Use This!

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Are You Suffering from Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat Cold? If You Can't Distinguish, Use This!

Hello everyone, I am Sister Dan Dan. Many readers have understood the difference between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds after reading my articles: Wind-Cold colds are characterized by a fear of cold and shivering. On the other hand, Wind-Heat colds are characterized by sore throat, throat pain, and tonsillitis. However, some people say that some colds … Read more

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Colds: How to Properly Select Chinese Patent Medicines

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Colds: How to Properly Select Chinese Patent Medicines

Recently, snowflakes have begun to fall in the north, and the south is also facing a drop in temperature. With climate changes, people are more prone to illness, with the common cold being the most frequent. The common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil into the body, clinically … Read more

Understanding “Wind Cold” and “Wind Heat” in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding "Wind Cold" and "Wind Heat" in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What are “Wind Cold” and “Wind Heat”? Don’t be confused anymore! Cough Cough Cough As winter approaches, the weather gets colder, and with the changing climate, people are more prone to illness. The most common is the cold. A cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil, clinically characterized by … Read more

Understanding Cold and Heat in Common Colds: A TCM Perspective

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Understanding Cold and Heat in Common Colds: A TCM Perspective

Last week, a patient came in, reporting that five days ago, he caught a chill and developed a cold. He took a proprietary Chinese medicine for dispelling wind-cold, which alleviated his symptoms somewhat. However, for the past two days, he has been experiencing alternating chills and fever, poor appetite, bitter mouth, dry throat, slight dizziness, … Read more

Differentiating Coughs: Cold, Heat, and Dryness for Effective Treatment

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Differentiating Coughs: Cold, Heat, and Dryness for Effective Treatment

Before becoming a mother, I was afraid of thunder; after becoming a mother, I realized that a child’s cough is a hundred times scarier than thunder. —— My best friend The fright of thunder is just the loud noise and flash of lightning in that moment, but when a child’s cough starts, it triggers a … Read more

Clinical Application of Floating Pulse (Yao Meiling Pulse + Li Shimao Pulse + Xiao Tongwu Pulse Method)

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Clinical Application of Floating Pulse (Yao Meiling Pulse + Li Shimao Pulse + Xiao Tongwu Pulse Method)

Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) is characterized by a strong pulse when lifted and a weak pulse when pressed. It is a three-layered pulse combination. The term “floating pulse” refers to a pulse that is easily felt at the surface level but weak when pressed deeper. Any pulse that can be easily detected at the floating … Read more