Aversion To Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different aversion to cold patterns according to TCM theory
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Aversion to cold is a condition characterized by a heightened sensitivity or discomfort in response to cold temperatures. Individuals with this symptom often prefer warmer environments and may experience a persistent feeling of coldness that is difficult to alleviate. This sensation can be particularly pronounced in specific parts of the body, such as the back. Understanding the underlying causes of aversion to cold is crucial for effective treatment and management.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), aversion to cold is seen as a manifestation of internal disharmony. TCM practitioners believe that this condition can arise from various imbalances within the body, such as Deficiencies or Stagnation in the flow of Qi and Blood. Unlike Western medicine, which might focus on physiological causes like hypothyroidism or poor circulation, TCM emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the specific pattern of disharmony to tailor an effective treatment plan.
TCM Patterns for Aversion To Cold
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Aversion to cold, Slight aversion to cold
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Damp-Wind
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain, Muscle pain, Feeling of heaviness, Swollen joints
Dry-Wind
Aversion to cold
Along with: Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Dry cough, Sore throat, Dry tongue
Exterior Wind
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Wind phobia, Nasal discharge, Clear sputum, Itchy throat, Sneezing, Coughing, Muscle pain, Itchy skin
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Urinary retention, Slight thirst, Vomiting after eating
Wind-Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness, Congested nose, White and watery sputum
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, White and watery sputum, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Scanty clear urination, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Facial edema
Wind-Heat
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Yellowish phlegm
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, Thirst, Tonsil swelling
Greater Yang Attack of Wind
Slight aversion to cold
Along with: Wind phobia, Low grade fever, Mild sweating, Stiff neck, Sneezing, Occipital headache
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Aversion to cold, Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Dry-Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Coughing, Scanty sputum
Empty-Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Clear urination, Frequent urination
Exterior-Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Chills
Greater Yang Attack of Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Occipital headache, Low grade fever, Lack of sweating, Stiff neck, Sneezing, Nasal discharge, Shortness of breath
Wind-Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness, Congested nose, White and watery sputum
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, White and watery sputum, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Scanty clear urination, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Facial edema
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine, Cluster headache, Trigeminal neuralgia, Piriformis syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Aversion to cold
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Damp-Heat
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Dry mouth
Exterior-Heat
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Excessive sweating, Thirst, Body pain, Stiff neck
Wind-Heat
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Yellowish phlegm
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, Thirst, Tonsil swelling
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Aversion to cold, Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Heat
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Wind
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain, Muscle pain, Feeling of heaviness, Swollen joints
Summer Heat with Dampness
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
Aversion to cold
Along with: Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Scanty clear urination, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Facial edema
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine, Cluster headache, Trigeminal neuralgia, Piriformis syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Aversion to cold, Fear of cold, Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Aversion to cold
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
Fear of cold
Along with: Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Frequent urination, Polyuria, Nocturia, White vaginal discharge
Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
Aversion to cold
Along with: Lower back and leg pain and heaviness, Weakness and stiffness, General cold feeling, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Chronic lower back pain, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Periarthritis of the shoulder
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine, Cluster headache, Trigeminal neuralgia, Piriformis syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Aversion to cold
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Lung Qi Deficiency
Aversion to cold
Along with: Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
Aversion to cold
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Obesity, Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Spontaneous sweat, Dislike of speaking, Frequent colds or flu
Qi Deficiency Fever
Aversion to cold
Along with: Intermittent fever that worsens upon exertion, Spontaneous sweat, Craving for hot beverages, Chronic hepatitis, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Chronic bronchitis, Chronic rhinitis, Mouth ulcers, Chronic laryngitis
Dryness
Depletes body fluids and primarily damages the lungs
Causes: Aversion to cold
Dryness is the predominant pathogenic factor of autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It represents environmental dryness that damages the body's fluids and particularly affects the respiratory system.
Dry-Cold
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Coughing, Scanty sputum
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Dry mouth
Dry-Wind
Aversion to cold
Along with: Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Dry cough, Sore throat, Dry tongue
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Aversion to cold
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Summer Heat with Dampness
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Summer-Heat
Aversion to cold
Along with: Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability, Thirst
Herbal Formulas for Aversion To Cold
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address aversion to cold
Ma Huang Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms and Unblocks Yang
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Exterior-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat...
Greater Yang Attack of Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Occipital headache, Low grade fever, Lack of sweating, Stiff neck, Sneezing, Nasal discharge...
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing...
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Exterior-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Thirst, Body pain, Stiff neck
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum...
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys and expels Cold
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Purges Cold Accumulation
- Descends Qi
- Transforms Turbidity
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fear of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Lifts Sunken Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat from deficiency (sweet-warm method)
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency Fever
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Intermittent fever that worsens upon exertion, Spontaneous sweat, Craving for hot beverages, Chronic hepatitis, Arrhythmia, Hypertension...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks Yang in the Exterior
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Releases the Exterior
- Disperses Wind-Cold
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Gui Zhi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Muscle Layer
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Middle and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Exterior-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat...
Greater Yang Attack of Wind
How it manifests:
Slight aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Wind phobia, Low grade fever, Mild sweating, Stiff neck, Sneezing, Occipital headache
Huo Ren Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks Yang Qi and releases the Exterior
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Releases the Muscle Layer
- Disperses Wind-Cold
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Aromatically Transforms Dampness
- Disperses Wind-Cold from the Exterior
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stops Diarrhea
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety...
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Clears Interior Heat
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Relieves Headaches
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Sang Xing Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses warm Dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
- Stops Cough
- Clears Lung Heat
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Dry-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Dry cough...
Si Junzi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Promotes transportation and transformation
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Xiao Feng San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and Stops Itching
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Xing Su San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses Cool Dryness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Dry-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Headaches, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat
- Diffuses Lung Qi
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fear of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Promotes Qi transformation
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Promotes Urination
- Supplements Yin and Benefits Yang
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fear of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Reduces Swelling and Alleviates Pain
- Removes Putridity and Promotes Tissue Regeneration
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Bu Fei Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Tonifies Qi and consolidates the Exterior
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Nourishes Kidney Yin to support the Lungs
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Cang Er Zi San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Alleviates Pain
- Drains Dampness
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Relieves Headaches
- Releases the Exterior
- Disperses Cold
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Activates Blood in the Head and Alleviates Headache
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Exterior Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Headaches, Wind phobia, Nasal discharge, Clear sputum, Itchy throat...
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Tonifies Qi
- Descends Qi
- Disperses Cold
- Alleviates Pain
- Stops Vomiting
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back and leg pain and heaviness, Weakness and stiffness, General cold feeling, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Chronic lower back pain...
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Clears Interior Heat
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Assists Yang
- Dispels Cold-Dampness
- Tonifies Qi
- Dispels Cold and Alleviates Pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold - especially at the back
Accompanying symptoms:
Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine...
Ganlu Xiaodu Dan
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Turbidity
- Resolves Toxicity
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Benefits the Throat and Reduces Swelling
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ge Gen Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Raises Yang and Stops Diarrhea
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Qi and facilitates the resolution of Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety...
Hai Tong Pi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling and Alleviates Pain
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Warms Yang and Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Jia Wei Xiang Su San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Dispels Wind and Stops Pain
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Jin Fei Cao San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Warms the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Jing Fang Bai Du San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Releases the Exterior
- Drains Dampness
- Resolves Toxicity and Reduces Swelling
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Wind
- Nourishes Blood and cools the Blood
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Jiu Xian San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Resolves Phlegm
- Descends Qi
- Calms Wheezing
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Ku Shen Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Kills Parasites and Stops Itching
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Dries Dampness
- Stops Vomiting
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Disperses Swelling and Dissipates Nodules
- Benefits the Throat
- Vents pathogenic factors from the Upper Burner
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Drains Dampness
- Alleviates Pain
- Releases the Exterior
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Qing Luo Yin
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat from the Lung collaterals
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Generates Fluids
- Clears the Head and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability...
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Moistens the Lungs
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
- Clears Lung Heat
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Stops Cough
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Lung and Kidney Qi
- Stops Cough and Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Aids the Kidneys in Grasping Qi
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Clears Lung Heat
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
- Stops Cough
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Exterior-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Thirst, Body pain, Stiff neck
Shi Shen Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Releases the Exterior
- Moves Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Dispels epidemic pathogenic factors
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Wu Ji San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
- Dispels Cold-Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Supplements Earth to Control Water
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Urinary retention, Slight thirst, Vomiting after eating
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Disperses Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety...
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Lungs and Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Scanty clear urination, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath...
Xin Yi San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Drains Dampness
- Raises Clear Yang
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Zhi Gancao Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Tonifies Qi
- Warms and Unblocks Yang
- Restores the pulse
- Calms palpitations
- Moistens Dryness
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Zhi Sou San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Disperses Wind
- Benefits the Throat
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing...
Zhu Ye Liu Bang Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Vents Rashes
- Clears Lung and Stomach Heat
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Aversion To Cold Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Aversion to cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache...