Herbs for treating colds include ephedra and thorns, etc. However, note that the effect of a single herb is weak, and other medicines can be used together under the guidance of a TCM doctor to achieve the best therapeutic effect. 1. Ephedra, with sweating, cold, lungs, asthma, diuresis (diuresis, elimination of edema) effect. It is used for wind-cold cold, chest congestion and coughing, and wind-water (sudden edema of the head, face and limbs) edema. Honey Ephedra moistens the lungs and relieves cough, mostly used for symptomatic evidence has been resolved, asthma and cough. It should be noted that the weakness of spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, sweating is aggravated by the slightest movement), night sweating (sweating abnormally after going to sleep, waking up sweating stops) and wheezing is prohibited. 2. Thornywort, with the effect of relieving the surface and dispersing wind, penetrating rashes and eliminating sores. It is used for cold, headache, measles, rubella, sores and ulcers. It should be noted that it should not be taken for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of surface (due to frequent and natural sweating of weak muscle surface) and headache due to deficiency of yin. If you have a cold, it is recommended to seek medical advice from the hospital.