Distinguishing between Wind-Cold (Feng Han) and Wind-Heat (Feng Re) colds is as follows: First, Wind-Cold colds are primarily caused by the invasion of cold pathogens, while Wind-Heat colds are caused by heat pathogens. Generally, during the winter and autumn, it is easier to be affected by Wind-Cold pathogens, whereas in the summer, Wind-Heat colds are … Read more
Click the blue text to follow me Colds are a very common ailment in daily life. After experiencing symptoms related to a cold, taking appropriate measures and actively cooperating with treatment is key to improving the condition. Many people handle colds blindly without first distinguishing the type of cold, such as Wind-Heat (Feng Re) or … Read more
Recently, there has been a rise in flu cases, and individuals with weakened immune systems often exhibit cold symptoms during seasonal transitions. It seems that many people have been battling colds year after year since childhood. Recently, some friends have asked me, “I caught a cold, why hasn’t the cold medicine worked?” and “I’ve had … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), colds are primarily classified into two types: Wind-Cold (Feng Han) and Wind-Heat (Feng Re). These two types differ significantly in their pathogenesis, symptoms, and medication choices. Wind-Cold colds are caused by the invasion of wind and cold pathogens, leading to a failure of lung qi to disperse. Wind-Heat colds result … Read more
The recent temperature in Foshan seems to have taken a roller coaster ride, with significant temperature differences between day and night, making it easy to catch a cold if one is not careful. If you unfortunately fall ill, do you know what type of cold you have? What are the differences between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us 1. Introduction Colds are one of the most common ailments in our daily lives. Whether it is a Wind-Cold (fenghan) or Wind-Heat (fengre) cold, both can impact our health. So, what are the differences between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat colds? Today, we will explore this topic together. 2. Wind-Cold … Read more
Generally speaking, colds caused by Wind-Cold are more common in winter, while those caused by Wind-Heat are more prevalent in summer. Their treatments are based on two opposing principles, so it is essential to understand the differences when taking medication. Many people often say they have a cold and are drinking Ban Lan Gen (Isatis … Read more
This year, there has been a lot of rain in various regions, and when it rains, it lasts for a long time. Therefore, this year’s colds have a characteristic of being accompanied by a heavy presence of dampness along with external pathogens. For example, previously, a cough was just a cough, but this year’s cough … Read more
Cold refers to upper respiratory tract infections, with causes related to viral and bacterial infections. Among these, 70% to 80% of colds are caused by viral infections, while the remaining 20% to 30% are due to bacterial infections. Once infected, patients may experience a series of uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or sore throat, … Read more
Wind-heat cold is caused by the invasion of wind-heat evil attacking the exterior and the disharmony of lung qi. Symptoms include high fever, slight aversion to wind, headache, sweating, sore and swollen throat, cough with sticky or yellow phlegm, nasal congestion with yellow discharge, thirst with a preference for drinking, a red tip and edges … Read more