What is Wind-Cold?

Feng Han · 風寒 · Pattern Differentiation

An exterior pattern caused by the invasion of Wind and Cold, presenting with aversion to cold, fever, headache, body aches, and a floating, tight pulse.

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Wind-Cold belongs to the Pattern Differentiation group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

An exterior pattern caused by the invasion of Wind and Cold, presenting with aversion to cold, fever, headache, body aches, and a floating, tight pulse.

What category does Wind-Cold belong to?

Wind-Cold is part of the Pattern Differentiation group of TCM concepts.

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