Can patients with wind-cold type cold take Feining Granules?

In general, Lung-Calm Granules should not be taken for wind-cold感冒 (wind-cold type of common cold), as they are not effective in treating this condition. If a wind-cold感冒 is present, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Wind-cold感冒 is a common externally-contracted illness, with main symptoms including chills, fever, headache, cough, nasal congestion, and others, typically caused by invasion of wind-cold pathogens into the body. When treating wind-cold感冒, medications that dispel wind-cold and relieve exterior symptoms are required to eliminate the cold pathogen from the body and restore normal physiological function. Lung-Calm Granules are a traditional Chinese medicine primarily used to clear heat, resolve phlegm, relieve cough, and alleviate wheezing. They are commonly prescribed for lung infections, chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, and acute respiratory tract infections. However, Lung-Calm Granules do not possess the effect of dispersing wind-cold or relieving exterior cold symptoms. Therefore, taking Lung-Calm Granules will not achieve therapeutic benefits for patients with wind-cold感冒. Moreover, due to their relatively cool nature, these granules may further impair the body's yang energy and potentially worsen the symptoms of wind-cold感冒.

For patients suffering from wind-cold感冒, treatment under medical guidance with medications such as Wind-Cold感冒 Granules, Jingfang Granules, or External Wind-Cold Granules is recommended. Patients should avoid self-medicating blindly to prevent aggravation of the condition.