How to physically reduce fever for a cold caused by wind-cold

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on December 26, 2024
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Patients with wind-cold common cold who have a fever can apply a hot towel to their forehead, use moxibustion, or soak their feet in warm water, all of which can help reduce their temperature effectively. Moreover, in terms of diet, it is essential to avoid greasy and cold foods, as well as carbonated drinks and strong tea. It is best to eat light, easily digestible foods, and drink more jasmine tea or chrysanthemum tea, which can dispel wind and cold, achieving effective improvement. Medication can also be taken to provide timely and rapid treatment.

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