Identifying Cold-Damp and Damp-Heat is mainly done by way of symptomatic manifestations. Both Cold-Damp and Damp-Heat have Dampness, and Dampness manifests itself mainly in the form of heaviness in the joints, heaviness in the body, loose and sticky stools, and so on. However, cold-dampness also shows cold symptoms, and damp-heat also shows heat symptoms. For example, cold symptoms manifest as fear of cold, like warmth, quiet, etc.; heat symptoms manifest as evil heat, like cool, irritability, etc.. Cold-dampness, in addition to the symptoms of dampness, also has cold symptoms, usually manifested as curled up, curled up in bed, white face, thirst and dryness of the mouth, not drinking much water, preferring hot drinks, loose stools, urine clear and long, and so on. Damp-heat, in addition to the symptoms of dampness, there are also hot signs, usually manifested as red face, red tongue, muscle burning, feeling thirsty and dry mouth, like cool drinks, stool closure, short urine (urine volume, dark yellow color) and so on. To summarize, in order to distinguish Cold-Dampness and Damp-Heat, the symptoms of Cold-Dampness and Damp-Heat should be taken into consideration in order to differentiate between them. It is recommended that patients with similar symptoms seek the help of a doctor, if necessary, for identification and treatment with the assistance of a doctor.