The common cold is a prevalent external disease across all seasons, particularly in winter and spring. Many families stock up on traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating colds, yet some individuals find that their symptoms do not improve despite taking various medications. The key lies in the lack of differential diagnosis and treatment. Wind-Cold Common … Read more
Recently, after infection with the COVID-19 virus, individuals have exhibited varying symptoms due to their different constitutions. Some present with wind-cold syndrome (fenghan zheng), while others show signs of wind-heat syndrome (fengre zheng). If one cannot distinguish between wind-heat and wind-cold, choosing the wrong medication may lead to adverse effects. How to differentiate between wind-heat … Read more
In spring, the weather fluctuates between warm and cold, and the wind is a dominant factor, which is also a season when pathogens proliferate. After a winter of depletion, the body’s Yang Qi is still not fully restored and remains in a relatively weak state. This is especially true for individuals with inherently weak constitutions; … Read more
Featured Expert Expert Introduction Dr. Zhong Junhui, Deputy Chief Physician of the Classical Chinese Medicine Department at Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, has over 20 years of clinical teaching and research experience in emergency medicine, respiratory and digestive internal medicine. He has long focused on the precise differentiation and treatment of common lung diseases, spleen … Read more
Symptoms of Wind-Cold Cold Wind-Cold cold is caused by the invasion of Wind-Cold evil and the failure of Lung Qi to disperse, usually triggered by fatigue combined with exposure to wind or cold. Wind-Cold colds are more common in autumn and winter. 1. Severe pain in the back of the head: This refers to pain … Read more
Understanding Medicinal Herbs Enhancing your understanding of medicine Did you know? Colds can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types, and it is essential to treat them according to their symptoms; otherwise, the condition may worsen. So, how can we distinguish between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat? 1. Differences in Symptoms of Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Wind-Cold … Read more
“Wind-Heat” OR “Wind-Cold” Understanding ‘Wind-Heat Cold’ and ‘Wind-Cold Cold’ in TCM Recently, the temperature in the harbor city has dropped sharply, with significant day and night temperature differences, marking the onset of the cold season. Each time a cold occurs, many parents struggle to distinguish between ‘Wind-Cold Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat Cold’, making it difficult to … Read more
Hoo~ Hoo~ Hoo~ These past few days, the wind outside has been howling. Besides disturbing our sweet dreams, it also serves as a reminder— It’s getting cooler! Not only has it prompted everyone to switch to “chaotic dressing” mode, but the howling north wind has also brought along a “cold” package! However, even though it’s … Read more
There is a distinction between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold colds. It is not easy for non-professionals to differentiate between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold colds. When using medication, the distinction between cold and heat is often unclear. This is why some people recover after taking medicine, while others may experience adverse effects. Today, we will explore how ordinary … Read more
(Source: Rational Drug Use in China) Common cold, or “shangfeng” (伤风), is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil into the body, clinically characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, chills, fever, and general malaise. The typical duration of the illness is 3 to 7 days. … Read more