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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

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Guide

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat: A Guide

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

How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Exterior Cold with Interior Heat Colds?

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How to Differentiate Between Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, and Exterior Cold with Interior Heat Colds?

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

Don’t Blindly Take Medicine for Colds! A Guide to Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

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Don't Blindly Take Medicine for Colds! A Guide to Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

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

Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

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Distinguishing Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds

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

Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: Proper Medication Usage

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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds: Proper Medication Usage

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