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
The common cold is characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever, occurring in all seasons, with a higher prevalence in winter and spring. When the condition is mild, it is referred to as a “wind cold”; when severe, it is termed “severe wind cold” or “seasonal cold.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more
The temperature has dropped suddenly, and winter is approaching, leading to an increase in the number of people catching colds. For a common cold, taking some “cold medicine” can alleviate symptoms, but the prerequisite is to take the right medicine, which depends on knowing whether you have a wind-cold or wind-heat cold. There are many … Read more
Unhealthy bodies exist in two states: one is cold; the other is heat. However, it is important to note that the states of cold and heat are not static; they are constantly changing. The most prominent changes between cold and heat occur during a cold.In the past, TCM textbooks categorized colds into wind-cold and wind-heat … Read more
01Introduction As winter begins, the warmth of home heating combined with the cold outside, along with the ongoing pandemic, makes it easy to catch a cold. Today, I will provide some information on what to do if you experience mild cold symptoms while at home. Colds can be classified into wind-cold and wind-heat types, which … Read more
The following is the main text Recently, the weather has been unpredictable, with rain one moment and sunshine the next, followed by temperature drops and then heat causing sweating. Over the past few days, Xiao Wang has felt unwell and bought cold medicine from the pharmacy, but instead of improving, his condition worsened, forcing him … Read more
Recently, COVID-19 has swept across the country again, and for those who have been infected once, the symptoms upon reinfection have become increasingly mild. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the treatment for such relatively mild external pathogens still primarily employs methods for treating colds and seasonal flu. However, many people are confused about whether their … 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
In this season with significant temperature differences between morning and evening, many people inadvertently “catch a cold”. Colds in autumn and winter differ from those in spring and summer. Many people take random medications or sleep it off when they catch a cold, thinking that sweating it out will solve the problem. However, colds can … Read more