A Real-World Study on Ge Gen Tang in Combination with Herbal Medicines for Relieving Common Cold-Associated Symptoms

Table 5

TCM syndrome of the common cold based on different symptoms.

TCM syndrome	Symptom of common cold
Wind-cold syndrome	Scratchy throat
	Sore throat (no thirst)
	Cough (cold-phlegm)
Wind-heat syndrome	Sore throat (thirst)
Wind-heat syndrome	Pussy discharge
Wind-dampness syndrome	Cough and yellowish purulent sputum
Wind-cold syndrome	Headache
Wind-heat syndrome
Wind-dampness syndrome