During seasonal transitions, changes in weather, or the prevalence of certain viruses and bacteria, it is relatively easy to catch a cold, especially for individuals with weakened immunity. This article discusses what constitutes a cold and how to differentiate between its various types. A cold is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to … Read more
Recently, it is the season for frequent colds, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has detailed and practical treatment plans for this. TCM categorizes colds into five syndromes: These are: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Dampness, Qi Deficiency, and Yin Deficiency colds (including Dry Cough due to Lung Dryness). Below, each will be described in detail. 1. Wind-Cold Cold … Read more
Contents: · Common cold classifications · Symptoms and medications for various types of colds Is there a difference between catching a cold from being cold and catching one from being overheated? Can the same cold medicine be used for both? Let’s take a look at this quick reference for cold classification and medication. Wind-Cold Cold … Read more
Wind-cold colds are a very common pattern in TCM diagnosis, primarily caused by the invasion of wind and cold pathogens into the body. This condition is typically seen in the autumn and winter seasons, with main symptoms including:“chills, no sweating, mild fever, body aches, severe pain, headache, nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, sneezing, throat itchiness, … Read more
Recently, if we were to summarize the weather in one sentence, it would be “it changes suddenly and without warning.” One day it is fine, and the next day there could be a drastic drop in temperature. Under such significant temperature differences, people with runny noses and sneezing can be seen everywhere on the streets. … Read more
【Common Symptoms】Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, or itchy nose with sneezing, occasional clear nasal discharge, itchy throat, cough with thin white phlegm, no thirst or preference for hot drinks, thin white and moist tongue coating, floating or tight pulse。 People often say that they recognize … Read more
Image Source: Authorized by Baotu Network Today, the wind is strong and chilly, as if it is time to test our weight. When children go to school, they may be pushed along by a gust of cold wind, experiencing the “wind evil” and “cold evil” firsthand, making them susceptible to colds. Generally, we classify wind-cold … Read more
Wind-cold common colds often occur during sudden temperature drops or in places with significant indoor-outdoor temperature differences. If clothing adjustments are not made in time, it is easy to catch a chill and induce a wind-cold common cold. In the early stages of a wind-cold common cold, the cold syndrome predominates or begins with cold … Read more
Common colds are frequent minor illnesses. Many people think that simply going to the pharmacy to get some medicine will suffice. However, this is not the case, as colds can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types. If the type of cold is not determined, taking medication blindly may worsen the condition. Wind-Cold common cold … Read more
The common cold, also known as “shangfeng” (injured wind) or “shanghan” (injured cold), is considered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to be a common external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of seasonal qi or other external pathogens. Image source copyright, please do not reprint without permission Due to sudden climate changes and increased temperature … Read more