How to treat a cold caused by wind-cold?

Written by Qiu Xin Hui

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Updated on May 01, 2025

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Wind-cold common cold, this is mainly due to the decline in the body's resistance, caused by exposure to wind and cold. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by chills, fever, mild headache, body aches, accompanied by sore throat, nasal congestion, and hoarse voice. Some people may also experience sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. At this time, it is necessary to use medicines that expel wind-cold and disperse external cold for treatment. You can use wind-cold cold granules. The simplest method is to use ginger brown sugar water, along with some hot porridge, cover yourself with more blankets, let the body sweat slightly, and after sweating, these symptoms can be significantly alleviated.

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