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
- Releases exterior cold
- Treats wheezing
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
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
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains 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 Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
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 the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior
- Induces sweating
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 pathogens from the muscle layer
- Regulates the Nutritive and Protective Qi
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 Shi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior
- Induces sweating
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
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
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
- Dispels Dampness
- Expels Wind-Cold
- Clears Interior Heat
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
- Clears and disperses Dryness
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 Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
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
- Disperses Wind
- Eliminates Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Blood
- Relieves skin itchness
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
- Clears Dry-Cold
- Disseminates the Lung Qi and relieves cough
- Transforms thin mucus
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
- Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
- Clears the Toxic-Heat
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
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
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 Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
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 Toxic-Heat
- Dispels putrescence
- Reduces swellings and relieves 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...
Bu Fei Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Stabilizes the Exterior
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
- Relieves pain
- Unblocks the nose
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
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 and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Relieves pain
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
- Anti-rheumatic, clears Wind, Cold and Damp Stagnation
- Strengthens the function of the Liver and Kidney
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
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
- Disperses Wind
- Releases the Exterior
- Drains Heat
- Unblocks the bowels
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 Meridians
- Assists the Yang
- Dispels Cold
- Transforms 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...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
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 muscle layer
- Forms Body Fluids
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
- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
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
- Invigorates the Blood
- Disperses swelling
- Dispels Wind, Dampness and Cold
- Removes Stagnation and relieves pain
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
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
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
- Promote sweating
- 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...
Jin Fei Cao San
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Descends Lung Qi
- Transform Phlegm
- Stop cough and calms wheezing
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
- Releases the Exterior by sweating
- Dispels Wind and Dampness
- Augments Qi
- Reduces pain
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
- Dispels Wind
- Clears toxic-Heat
- Disperses Stagnation
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
- Secures the Lungs
- Stops coughing
- Augments Qi
- Nourishes Yin
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
- Dispels Wind
- Dries Dampness
- Kills parasites
- Relieves itching
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
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
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 Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
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 Toxic-Heat
- Clears Wind-Heat
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
- Expels wind and 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...
Qing Luo Yin
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Summer-Heat
- Clears the Lungs
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 summerheat
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes the Yin
- Generates Body Fluids
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 dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
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 the Qi
- Augments the Kidneys
- Stops coughing
- Arrests wheezing
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
- Stops coughing by invigorating Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
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
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
- Releases pathogens from the Exterior
- Regulates Qi
- Descends the Lung Qi
- Relieves coughing
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
- Warms the Interior
- Smoothes the flow of Qi
- Transforms Phlegm
- Invigorates the Blood
- Reduces 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,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
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
- Scatters 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
- Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Warms the Lungs
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
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
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
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
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 Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
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
- Transforms Phlegm and stops coughing
- Disperses the Exterior
- Spreads the Lung Qi
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 Cheng Liu Tang
Addresses these aversion to cold patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Vents rashes
- Clears
- Generates Body 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...