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
Colds are a common ailment in daily life. Over-the-counter cold medications are a staple in most households. Often, taking medication can alleviate symptoms of a cold. However, sometimes medication does not seem to work, or may even worsen the condition. This raises the question of whether the “medication is inappropriate for the symptoms”. It turns … Read more
The common cold can be differentiated into Wind-Heat (Feng Re) and Wind-Cold (Feng Han), which can be difficult for non-professionals to distinguish. When using medications, the confusion between cold and heat can lead to some individuals feeling better while others may experience adverse effects. Today, let’s explore how ordinary people can differentiate between Wind-Cold and … Read more
Recently, the temperature has dropped sharply, and many friends have caught colds. Many customers have come to the store seeking cold medicine. One major benefit of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas for treating colds (excluding Western medicine components) is that they are less likely to cause drowsiness. However, TCM formulas must be matched to the … Read more
Life TimesWeChatprovides authoritative and scientific health informationFollow us Colds are minor ailments, so minor that one doesn’t even need to go to the hospital; just taking some medicine can lead to recovery. However, there are times when even after taking medicine, the condition does not improve and may even worsen. The reason for this phenomenon … Read more
This article is excerpted from the book “Bai Nian Cheng Shi Series Acupoint Pain Relief”. Published by: China Medical Science and Technology Press A common cold is an external pathogenic disease characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, aversion to wind, and fever. It often occurs due to cì lǐ bù gù (deficiency of … Read more
The Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Nowadays, people generally know that colds can be classified as Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat, but they often cannot distinguish which is which. In fact, it is easy to differentiate between the two; most colds are Wind-Cold, while a minority are Wind-Heat. 01 Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Wind-Cold … Read more