What medicine is good for a cold caused by wind-cold?
Sep 15, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
In general, wind-cold感冒 (common cold due to wind-cold pathogen) is an external contraction disease caused by the invasion of wind-cold pathogens into the body. Common symptoms include aversion to cold, chills, absence of perspiration, headache, body aches, nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge, sore throat, itching in the throat, and coughing. Patients may take medications such as Ganmao Qingre Granules, Jingfang Granules, Fenghan Ganmao Granules, Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Capsules, Tongxuan Lipai Pills, etc., under medical guidance for treatment.
Generally speaking, wind-cold common cold is an external contraction illness caused by the invasion of wind-cold pathogenic factors. Common symptoms include chills and aversion to cold, absence of perspiration, headache and body pain, nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge, sore throat, itching, coughing, and others. Patients may take medications such as Ganmao Qingre Granules, Jingfang Granules, Fenghan Ganmao Granules, Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, and Tongxuan Lipai Pills under medical guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Ganmao Qingre Granules
These are traditional Chinese medicine preparations primarily composed of Schizonepeta spike, mint, and Siler root. They have the functions of dispersing wind-cold and clearing heat from the exterior. They can relieve symptoms such as headache and fever, chills and body pain, nasal congestion and runny nose caused by wind-cold common cold and are suitable for patients with mild symptoms in the early stages of wind-cold common cold.
2. Jingfang Granules
Containing ingredients such as Schizonepeta, Siler root, and Notopterygium root, their core functions are releasing the exterior to dispel cold, expelling wind and removing dampness. These granules are particularly effective for symptoms such as headache and body pain, chills without perspiration, nasal congestion with clear discharge caused by wind-cold common cold, especially suitable for patients with heavy and uncomfortable body sensations due to wind-cold complicated with dampness.
3. Fenghan Ganmao Granules
Composed of Ephedra, Kudzu root, Perilla leaf, and other ingredients, these granules can release the exterior through perspiration and disperse wind-cold. They effectively expel wind-cold pathogens and relieve symptoms caused by wind-cold common cold such as fever with chills, absence of perspiration, headache and nasal congestion, cough with thin sputum. They are suitable for patients with typical symptoms of wind-cold common cold.
4. Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules
This is a compound preparation containing paracetamol and amantadine hydrochloride. Paracetamol can relieve fever and pain, alleviating symptoms such as fever and headache caused by the common cold. Amantadine hydrochloride can inhibit virus replication and is suitable for patients with wind-cold common cold accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, and nasal congestion.
5. Tongxuan Lipai Pills
Main ingredients include Perilla leaf, Peucedanum root, Platycodon root, and others. These pills have the effects of releasing the exterior to dispel cold, promoting lung function, and relieving cough. They can not only expel wind-cold but also alleviate symptoms such as cough, thin phlegm, chest tightness, and shortness of breath caused by wind-cold common cold. They are suitable for patients whose lungs are affected by wind-cold and who have significant coughing symptoms.
In daily life, it is important to drink plenty of warm water, keep warm to avoid catching another chill, and maintain a light and easily digestible diet, such as porridge and noodles. Avoid eating cold foods like iced drinks and cold dishes to prevent worsening of symptoms.
