Afternoon Fever in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different afternoon fever patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Fever and Temperature-Related Conditions
4
TCM Patterns
6
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 4 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each afternoon fever pattern
Classical remedies 6 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views afternoon fever as a symptom resulting from various patterns of disharmony within the body. Unlike Western medicine, which may focus on the infection or external cause, TCM emphasizes internal imbalances that predispose an individual to such symptoms. Identifying the correct pattern of disharmony is crucial in TCM for effective treatment. These patterns can include deficiencies, excesses, or invasions of pathogenic factors, each requiring a tailored therapeutic approach.

TCM Patterns for Afternoon Fever

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Afternoon fever

1 variation documented
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it presents with afternoon fever

Afternoon fever

Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters,

Cold

Causes: High fever that is worse in the afternoon

1 variation documented
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it presents with afternoon fever

High fever that is worse in the afternoon

Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation,

Heat

Causes: High fever that is worse in the afternoon

1 variation documented
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it presents with afternoon fever

High fever that is worse in the afternoon

Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation,

Wind

Causes: High fever that is worse in the afternoon

1 variation documented
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it presents with afternoon fever

High fever that is worse in the afternoon

Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation,

Herbal Formulas for Afternoon Fever

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address afternoon fever

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang

Addresses these afternoon fever patterns:

Cold Heat Wind

Xiao Cheng Qi Tang

Addresses these afternoon fever patterns:

Cold Heat Wind

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan

Addresses these afternoon fever patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Bu Gan Tang

Addresses these afternoon fever patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Suan Zao Ren Tang

Addresses these afternoon fever patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Yi Guan Jian

Addresses these afternoon fever patterns:

Yin Deficiency