Symptom family: Cold Sensations and Intolerance
Parent symptom: Aversion To Cold
Explore below more details about what might cause Slight aversion to cold according to TCM.
In TCM "Wind" is a concept that represents a pattern of disharmony, often characterized by its sudden and unpredictable nature, much like a gusty wind changing direction without warning. This pattern is associated with symptoms that come and go quickly or move around the body, such as itching, tremors, or even certain types of pain. Wind is considered to be a primary cause of illnesses that have these rapidly changing characteristics. In TCM, external Wind often refers to illnesses that start suddenly, like the common cold, believed to be caused by external pathogenic factors like climatic changes. On the other hand, internal Wind can be linked to internal imbalances and can manifest in conditions like dizziness or spasms. ... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Greater Yang Attack of Wind | Slight aversion to cold, Anemophobia, Low grade fever, Mild sweating, Stiff neck, Sneezing, Occipital headache... see more | Gui Zhi Tang |
See more details below about Gui Zhi Tang, a herbal formula used to address slight aversion to cold.
Suitable for Wind patterns that may cause slight aversion to cold, such as Greater Yang Attack of Wind
Learn moreThese formulas are suitable for some slight aversion to cold-causing patterns like Greater Yang Attack of Wind.
One such formula is Gui Zhi Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.
See more details below about Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a herb used to address slight aversion to cold.
Slight aversion to cold can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.
One such herb is Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for slight aversion to cold, like Gui Zhi Tang.