Common Cold

何清湖 / 郑保平China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaAug 2026

Rating 3.2
Word count
21K words
Chapters
46
ISBN
9787513288323

Tags

Medicine Health CarePublic HealthFamily ReferenceCommon AilmentsCold PreventionSimple EffectiveMeridian PointsFood as MedicinePublic Science EducationAccessible Style

Summary

Guided by the mission of "national health + reading for all + science popularization for the public good," this series supports the Healthy China initiative and promotes nationwide reading. It brings the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine—meridian and acupoint practices for preventing and treating illness, and the philosophy of food and medicine sharing the same origin—into ordinary households. Focusing on the health topics people care about most and the prevention and treatment of common ailments, the book offers accessible language and simple, effective methods to contribute to the nation's health. The series is planned in active response to national health development policies; its content is suited to multimedia, multi-channel dissemination and supports applications for national publishing awards. The book pursues an integrated publishing approach: digital technology is used to help middle-aged and older readers study the book.

Editor's review

This is a popular-science TCM book for general readers. Centering on the common cold, it translates meridian and acupoint practices for preventing and treating illness, along with the philosophy of food and medicine sharing the same origin, into content ordinary readers can understand and apply. Its strength lies in a clear focus: rather than offering a systematic treatise, it concentrates on the prevention and treatment topics people care about most, in plain language and with relatively simple methods, while using digital technology to assist middle-aged and older readers. For readers who want to understand TCM approaches to preventing and treating the common cold without studying professional textbooks, the book has a low threshold and works well as a family health reference. One caveat: popular-science books offer general advice, while the causes and manifestations of the common cold vary widely. The methods here are best used as a supplement to daily care; for persistent high fever, worsening symptoms, or illness in special populations, prompt medical attention is still essential. Readers can select acupoint or dietary methods suited to their own situation rather than adopting every suggestion at once.

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Reading tips

  1. Start with the table of contents to find chapters related to your symptoms or the season, and read as needed rather than straight through
  2. When trying an acupoint method, confirm the location against the illustrations or digital resources before proceeding
  3. Make small family cards of the dietary and care methods mentioned in the book for everyday use
  4. After reading, keep brief notes on your family's situation to see which methods work and which require consulting a doctor

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 总主编简介
  3. 《全民阅读·常见病防治进家庭口袋本丛书》编委会
  4. 《感冒》编委会
  5. 序言
  6. 前言
  7. 一 治感冒离不开的2条经络 肺经、大肠经
  8. 手太阴肺经 呼吸畅通，远离感冒、咳嗽
  9. 肺经重点穴位
  10. 手阳明大肠经 肺和大肠的保护者
  11. 大肠经重点穴位
  12. 二 强体质，防感冒22招 养好肺，固屏障
  13. 免疫力下降有哪些表现
  14. 强体质，防感冒：5大常用穴位
  15. 强体质，防感冒：4种家常食物
  16. 强体质，防感冒：4种常用中药
  17. 药食同源，预防感冒：4道精选食疗方
  18. 强体质，防感冒：5种家用中成药
  19. 三 春秋季节防流感25招 免疫力强，病毒绕道走
  20. 春秋季节患流感有哪些表现
  21. 春秋季节防流感：8大常用穴位
  22. 春秋季节防流感：4种家常食物
  23. 春秋季节防流感：4种常用中药
  24. 药食同源，预防流感：3道精选食疗方
  25. 春秋季节防流感：6种家用中成药
  26. 四 风寒感冒调理24招 祛风散寒，宣通肺气
  27. 风寒感冒有哪些表现
  28. 风寒感冒调理：8大常用穴位
  29. 风寒感冒调理：4种家常食物
  30. 风寒感冒调理：4种常用中药
  31. 药食同源，疏风散寒：3道精选食疗方
  32. 风寒感冒调理：5种家用中成药
  33. 五 风热感冒调理25招 疏风清热，辛凉解表
  34. 风热感冒有哪些表现
  35. 风热感冒调理：8大常用穴位
  36. 风热感冒调理：4种家常食物
  37. 风热感冒调理：4种常用中药
  38. 药食同源，疏风清热：3道精选食疗方
  39. 风热感冒调理：6种家用中成药
  40. 六 暑湿感冒调理25招 清热祛湿，调理肠胃
  41. 暑湿感冒有哪些表现
  42. 暑湿感冒调理：7大常用穴位
  43. 暑湿感冒调理：4种家常食物
  44. 暑湿感冒调理：4种常用中药
  45. 药食同源，清热祛湿：4道精选食疗方
  46. 暑湿感冒调理：6种家用中成药

FAQ

Can the methods in this book replace going to the hospital for a cold? No. The book offers daily prevention, care, and supportive methods, suitable for mild cases or the recovery period. If there is persistent high fever, difficulty breathing, or marked worsening of symptoms, or if the patient is an infant, pregnant woman, older adult, or has an underlying condition, seek medical attention promptly so a doctor can assess the condition.
Can someone without a TCM background understand the acupoint content? Yes. The book is written as popular science in plain language, with explanations for acupoint methods and digital technology to assist middle-aged and older readers. Readers can locate points by following the illustrations and try them without first studying complete TCM theory. If a point cannot be located accurately or discomfort follows, stop and consult a professional.
Are the food-and-medicine methods in the book suitable for everyone? No. Food-and-medicine methods must also take individual constitution and specific symptoms into account; the book offers general advice. People with chronic illness, those taking medication, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use to avoid conflicts with existing treatment.

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About the author

何清湖 Author

He Qinghu is an author with an extensive body of work in traditional Chinese medicine, with 58 titles held in the collection, commonly classified under medicine, examinations, and health. Due to limited publicly available information, details of his life, such as birthplace, education, and positions, remain unknown. Judging from the existing works, his writing covers fields including TCM andrology, clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, medicinal and edible herbs, TCM formula granules, and the application of new-type herbal decoction pieces. His output includes both practical clinical handbooks and theoretical reflections on the study and philosophy of TCM, and also involves research on Mawangdui health-preservation culture and the compilation of a national master physician's clinical experience. Overall, his works combine academic substance with practical application, making them suitable for TCM practitioners, students, and readers interested in health preservation.

郑保平 Author

Zheng Baoping: publicly available information is limited, and at present the author is known only to have one work, Common Cold, classified under medicine. From the existing information, the writing centers on the daily prevention and management of common illnesses and belongs to the practical medical genre aimed at general readers. The title points directly to the common cold, a frequently occurring respiratory disease, suggesting that the author is concerned with health issues closely related to everyday life rather than with abstruse professional theory. Books of this kind usually explain causes, symptoms, medication, and nursing care in plain language to help readers develop basic self-care awareness. Because the database contains no record of the author's life, professional background, or other works, the writing style and overall influence cannot be fully assessed; only this single work can be used to infer a tendency toward practical, popular topics.