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First of all, we need to make it clear that the common cold is caused by a virus. Unlike bacterial infections, antibiotics are not effective against viruses. The symptoms of the common cold caused by viral infections mainly include runny nose, cough, sore throat, etc., which are usually the natural response of the immune system to the invasion of the virus. Not only do antibiotics fail to kill the virus, but they also destroy the body's normal flora, leading to a decrease in resistance, which may instead cause more problems for the body.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the common cold is caused by the invasion of external evils. External evils, including cold evil, summer evil, damp evil, etc., invade the human body through the nasal cavity and oral cavity, resulting in poor flow of qi and blood, resulting in cold symptoms. There are many well-known prescriptions in TCM that can relieve the symptoms of the common cold, such as:"Ephedra soup"、"Cinnamon soup"Wait.
Ephedra soup"It is a famous recipe founded by Zhang Zhongjing in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the main ingredients include ephedra, almonds, gypsum, etc. This formula has the effect of dissipating cold, promoting lung dampness, and is suitable for headache, nasal congestion, runny nose and other symptoms caused by wind and cold. "Cinnamon soup"It is another prescription of Zhang Zhongjing, and the main ingredients are cinnamon sticks, peony, ginger, etc. This formula helps to warm the stomach and dispel cold, raise the sun and improve qi, and is suitable for symptoms such as cold limbs and heavy pulse caused by the invasion of cold evil.
In addition to famous prescriptions, TCM also focuses on adjusting the physical constitution and enhancing the body's immunity. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that people with weak constitutions are more likely to catch colds, so they need to nourish their bodies and improve their immunity. Commonly used conditioning methods include diet conditioning, exercise, herbal supplementation, etc. For example, eating more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as citrus and carrots, can boost immunity;Moderate exercise can improve qi and blood circulation and enhance physical fitness.
In conclusion, antibiotics do not speed up the recovery of common cold symptoms because the common cold is caused by viruses and antibiotics are not effective against viruses. On the contrary, antibiotics may destroy the normal flora, weaken the immune system, and in turn cause more problems for the body. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates the use of famous prescriptions** for common cold symptoms, such as:"Ephedra soup"、"Cinnamon soup"At the same time, adjust the physique and enhance the body's immunity. I hope that everyone will use drugs rationally according to the specific situation**, and at the same time pay attention to the recuperation methods of traditional Chinese medicine to improve the body's self-healing ability.
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References: 1Zhang Zhongjing. The gold is slight. Beijing: China Ancient Books Publishing House, 2009