Differentiation Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds and Commonly Used Medications

Differentiation Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds and Commonly Used Medications

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

Understanding the Interconnection of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao in TCM

Understanding the Interconnection of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao in TCM

From the perspective of the human body, any disease can be categorized as either superficial (表, biao) or deep (里, li), or a combination of both. In terms of the upper, middle, and lower jiao, it can be classified as the upper jiao (上焦, shang jiao), middle jiao (中焦, zhong jiao), and lower jiao (下焦, … Read more