Absence Of Thirst in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different absence of thirst patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

8
TCM Patterns
41
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 8 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each absence of thirst pattern
Classical remedies 41 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the absence of thirst is seen as a sign of internal disharmony rather than merely a hydration issue. TCM practitioners believe that various patterns of disharmony within the body's systems can lead to this symptom. Identifying the correct underlying pattern is crucial for effective treatment. Unlike Western medicine, which may focus on hydration levels alone, TCM looks at the broader picture of bodily functions and imbalances.

TCM Patterns for Absence Of Thirst

Cold

Causes: No thirst

8 variations documented
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Empty-Cold
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating,

Exterior-Cold
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Greater Yin stage
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Wind-Cold
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache,

Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: No thirst

6 variations documented
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Dampness in the Gallbladder
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Nausea or vomiting,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Phlegm
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yang Deficiency

Causes: No thirst

5 variations documented
Greater Yin stage
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue,

Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs,

Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: No desire to drink, No thirst

4 variations documented
Phlegm-Fluids
How it presents with absence of thirst

No desire to drink

Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing,

Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst, No desire to drink

Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Phlegm
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum

Wind

Causes: No thirst

2 variations documented
Wind-Cold
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache,

Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yang Collapse

Causes: No thirst

1 variation documented
Collapse of Yang
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Excess

Causes: No thirst

1 variation documented
Yin Excess
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: No thirst

1 variation documented
Damp-Heat
How it presents with absence of thirst

No thirst

Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Herbal Formulas for Absence Of Thirst

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address absence of thirst

Fu Zi Tang

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Cold Dampness Yang Deficiency

Bai Zhu Fu Zi Tang

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Cold Dampness Wind

Er Chen Tang

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Phlegm Dampness

Ping Wei San

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Cold Dampness

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Dampness Heat

Wu Ling San

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Phlegm Yin Excess

Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Cold Yang Deficiency

Lian Po Yin

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Dampness Heat

Ma Huang Tang

Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:

Cold Wind