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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), colds are typically classified into two categories: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. Wind-Cold colds occur when the body is invaded by the Wind-Cold pathogen, and treatment should involve warming herbs. If cooling herbs are mistakenly used, the Wind-Cold cannot be expelled through sweating, leading to a prolonged illness. Wind-Heat colds arise from … Read more

Pulse Patterns of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Pulse Patterns of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind is considered one of the six pathogenic factors. When wind is combined with heat or cold, it can manifest as either wind-cold or wind-heat, which can be differentiated through pulse patterns and tongue coating. Wind-cold pulse pattern: The pulse is floating and tight, meaning it can be felt lightly … Read more

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: TCM Insights on Symptoms and Treatment

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: TCM Insights on Symptoms and Treatment

Before reading this article, please click on the blue text above “Health Helper” and then click “Follow” so you can receive the latest content for free. We share daily, and it’s completely free to subscribe, so feel free to follow. People often tend to overlook common occurrences, taking them lightly. For instance, a person may … Read more

Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: How to Use Medication Appropriately?

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Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: How to Use Medication Appropriately?

Spring Cold Colds are caused by the invasion of the six excesses and seasonal viruses into the human body. The primary cause is the invasion of wind evil, but in different seasons, it often combines with other evils, such as cold evil in winter, wind evil in spring, heat and dampness in summer, and dryness … Read more

Three Types of Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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1. Wind-Cold ColdWind-Cold Cold refers to a condition where the body is affected by cold evil, leading to an imbalance. Cold evil encompasses all factors that can make a person feel cold. What changes occur in the body when it encounters cold evil? Generally, the organs that are affected by cold evil will contract and … Read more

Differentiating Cold and Heat Types of Common Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Damp, and Epidemic

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Differentiating Cold and Heat Types of Common Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Damp, and Epidemic

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are four types of common colds: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Damp, and Epidemic (i.e., influenza). The characteristic of influenza is a sudden high fever. Wind-Heat colds also present with high fever, but there is a progression. Wind-Cold and Summer-Damp colds may also cause fever, but the temperature is generally not too … Read more

Differentiation and Treatment of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

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Differentiation and Treatment of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of external evils, primarily categorized into two types: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. The treatment for different types of colds must be approached differently. 1. Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat In TCM etiology, there is the concept of Wind evil. … Read more

How to Quickly Differentiate Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds for Prompt Recovery!

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How to Quickly Differentiate Between 'Wind-Cold' and 'Wind-Heat' Colds for Prompt Recovery!

Click the blue text to follow us Recently, the weather in Guangdong has been a bit cool in the mornings and evenings, while the temperature rises sharply when the sun comes out, leading many to wear shorts and short sleeves again. The large temperature difference between morning and evening has caused many people to catch … Read more

Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds: 6 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds: 6 Traditional Chinese Medicines for Wind-Cold

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

Dividing Colds into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat is Incorrect | Luo Dalun

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Dividing Colds into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat is Incorrect | Luo Dalun

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