What medication is effective for wind-cold感冒 (common cold due to wind-cold)?
Jun 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Wind-cold感冒 primarily refers to the common cold caused by external contraction of wind and cold. In general, wind-cold感冒 can be effectively treated with medications such as Wind-Cold感冒 Granules, External Wind-Cold Granules, or Cold-Relieving Heat-Clearing Granules, as directed by a physician. Additionally, other medications such as Gegen Tang Granules, Jiuwei Qianghuo Granules, or Fangfeng Tongsheng Pills may also be taken under medical guidance. It is important to note that all medications should be used under the supervision of a doctor.
Cold-induced common cold primarily refers to the common cold caused by exposure to external wind and cold. In general, medications such as Cold-Induced Common Cold Granules, External Wind-Cold Granules, and Cold & Heat-Clearing Granules are effective for treating wind-cold type colds when taken as directed by a physician. Specific details are as follows:
1. Cold-Induced Common Cold Granules
Cold-Induced Common Cold Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation composed of Ephedra (Mahuang), Kudzu root (Gegen), Cinnamon twig (Guizhi), Siler (Fangfeng), Perilla leaf (Zisuye), Angelica dahurica (Baizhi), Platycodon (Jiegeng), Bitter Apricot Seed (Kuxingren), and other ingredients. It functions to release the exterior, induce sweating, dispel wind and cold, and is used to treat symptoms such as fever, headache, aversion to cold, cough, and nasal congestion associated with wind-cold感冒.
2. External Wind-Cold Granules
External Wind-Cold Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine composed of Cinnamon twig (Guizhi), Angelica dahurica (Baizhi), Siler (Fangfeng), Bupleurum (Chaihu), Schizonepeta spike (Jingjiesui), and other ingredients. It has the effects of releasing the exterior, dispersing cold, reducing fever, and relieving cough. It can be used to treat wind-cold感冒 and alleviate symptoms such as chills with fever, headache, neck stiffness, body aches, nasal congestion, and clear nasal discharge.
3. Cold & Heat-Clearing Granules
Cold & Heat-Clearing Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine made from Schizonepeta spike (Jingjiesui), mint, Siler (Fangfeng), Bupleurum (Chaihu), Perilla leaf (Zisuye), and other components. It helps disperse wind and cold, release the exterior, and clear interior heat. It is indicated for treating symptoms caused by wind-cold感冒, including headache, fever, chills, body pain, clear nasal discharge, cough, and sore throat.
In addition, other medications such as Gegen Tang Granules, Jiuwei Qianghuo Granules, and Fangfeng Tongsheng Pills may also be taken under medical guidance. It is important to use medications only under the supervision of a doctor. If discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly and follow standardized treatment as directed by a healthcare professional to promote recovery.
