Chills in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different chills patterns according to TCM theory
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Chills are a sensation of coldness often accompanied by shivering and a desire to seek warmth. They can occur as a symptom of various conditions, ranging from infections to more chronic issues. Chills are characterized by shaking, feeling cold, and a general cold sensation throughout the body. Sub-symptoms include mild chills, chills without sweating, chills with warm skin, severe chills, and mild chills with high fever. Understanding the underlying causes of chills is essential for effective treatment and management.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chills are seen as an indication of internal disharmony. TCM practitioners believe that chills can result 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 infections or physiological causes, TCM emphasizes diagnosing the specific pattern of disharmony to create an effective treatment plan tailored to the individual's needs.
TCM Patterns for Chills
Cold
Causes: Chills, Feeling of cold, Chills with skin that is warm to the touch, Severe chills, Strong chills, Chills without sweating
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Fever, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Exterior-Cold
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
Feeling of cold, Chills
Along with: Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Frequent pale urination
Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness, Congested nose, White and watery sputum
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, White and watery sputum, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Feeling of cold
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Cold in the Uterus
Feeling of cold
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Cold invading the Large Intestine
Feeling of cold
Along with: Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Chills, Abdominal cold sensation
Cold invading the Stomach
Feeling of cold
Along with: Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea, Feeling worse after drinking cold drinks
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of cold
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Cold
Feeling of cold
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness
Empty-Cold
Feeling of cold
Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Clear urination, Frequent urination
Greater Yin stage
Feeling of cold
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel
Feeling of cold
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Testicular pain, Scrotal contraction, Vertical headaches, Chills, Cold extremities, Vomiting clear liquid, Vaginal atrophy
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
Chills with skin that is warm to the touch
Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Diarrhea, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Fatigued extremities, Nausea
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Severe chills
Along with: Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Strong chills
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Exterior Cold invading the Interior
Chills
Along with: Abdominal pain, Constipation, Hypochondriac pain, Low grade fever, Cold extremities, Sweating that doesn't reduce fever, Epigastric palpitations, Dizziness, Twitching, Unsteadiness
Stomach Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
Chills without sweating
Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue disorders, Gouty inflammation
Exterior Dry Cold invading the Lungs
Chills without sweating
Along with: Headaches, Congested nose, Dry throat, Sputum, Dry cough, Common cold, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Upper respiratory tract infections
Yang Deficiency
Causes: Feeling of cold, Chills, Severe chills
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
Feeling of cold, Chills
Along with: Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Frequent pale urination
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Chills, Feeling of cold
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, 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
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Feeling of cold, Chills
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Undigested food in stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Dull shallow face
Greater Yin stage
Feeling of cold
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Heart Yang Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills, Cold hands, Bright pale face, Dark lips
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Feeling of cold
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
Feeling 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
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Severe chills
Along with: Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Chills
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Wind
Causes: Chills, Slight chills, Severe chills, Strong chills, Chills without sweating
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Fever, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness, Congested nose, White and watery sputum
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, 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-Heat
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Yellowish phlegm
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
Slight chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, Thirst, Tonsil swelling
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Severe chills
Along with: Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Strong chills
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
Chills without sweating
Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue disorders, Gouty inflammation
Heat
Causes: Chills, Slight chills, Strong chills, Shaking chills, Feeling of cold, Mild chills alternating with pronounced fever
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Fever, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Wind-Heat
Chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Yellowish phlegm
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
Slight chills
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, Thirst, Tonsil swelling
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Strong chills
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Painful Obstruction due to Damp Heat in Channels
Shaking chills
Along with: Heat and pain in the joints, Difficulty in moving, Fever, Chills, Scanty and dark urine, Dull yellow complexion, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gouty inflammation, Connective tissue disorders
Stomach Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Heat in Gall Bladder
Mild chills alternating with pronounced fever
Along with: Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness, Cholecystitis, Icteric hepatitis
Dampness
Causes: Chills, Feeling of cold, Chills with skin that is warm to the touch, Shaking chills, Chills without sweating
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Fever, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Damp-Cold
Feeling of cold
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Feeling of cold
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
Chills with skin that is warm to the touch
Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Diarrhea, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Fatigued extremities, Nausea
Painful Obstruction due to Damp Heat in Channels
Shaking chills
Along with: Heat and pain in the joints, Difficulty in moving, Fever, Chills, Scanty and dark urine, Dull yellow complexion, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gouty inflammation, Connective tissue disorders
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
Chills without sweating
Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue disorders, Gouty inflammation
Qi Deficiency
Causes: Feeling of cold
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Feeling of cold
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Kidney Qi not Firm
Feeling of cold
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweat
Stomach Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Chills, Feeling of cold
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Chills
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Kidney-Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities
Stomach Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Phlegm
Causes: Feeling of cold
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of cold
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness
Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs
Feeling of cold
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Shortness of breath, Gurgling noise in the chest, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Dizziness, Chills, Cought with sticky phlegm, Itchy throat
Blood Deficiency
Causes: Feeling of cold
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Essence Deficiency
Causes: Feeling of cold
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Feeling of cold
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Yang Collapse
Causes: Feeling of cold
Collapse of Yang
Feeling of cold
Along with: Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Frequent urination, Diarrhea
Yin Excess
Causes: Feeling of cold
Yin Excess
Feeling of cold
Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine
Summer Heat
Causes: Chills
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Chills
Along with: Fever, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Dryness
Causes: Chills without sweating
Exterior Dry Cold invading the Lungs
Chills without sweating
Along with: Headaches, Congested nose, Dry throat, Sputum, Dry cough, Common cold, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Upper respiratory tract infections
Herbal Formulas for Chills
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address chills
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Summerheat
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior
- Induces sweating
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Huo Ren Cong Shi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior
- Induces sweating
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Zhi Sou San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Transforms Phlegm and stops coughing
- Disperses the Exterior
- Spreads the Lung Qi
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Shortness of breath, Gurgling noise in the chest, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness...
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and inflammations
- Unblocks the flow of Yang Qi and promotes movement (in areas with painful obstruction)
- Clears Wind and Damp
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it manifests:
Chills without sweating
Accompanying symptoms:
Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath...
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifes the Yang
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Severe chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain...
Zai Zao San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonfies the Yang
- Augments the Qi
- Induces sweating
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Severe chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Strong chills
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Ma Huang Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases exterior cold
- Treats wheezing
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Exterior-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst...
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Slight chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Xuan Bi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears and resolves Damp-Heat
- Unblocks the meridians
- Disbands painful obstruction
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction due to Damp Heat in Channels
How it manifests:
Shaking chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat and pain in the joints, Difficulty in moving, Fever, Chills, Scanty and dark urine, Dull yellow complexion...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Si Ni Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Rescues devastated Yang
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold, Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Stops coughing by invigorating Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Jing Fang Bai Du San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior by sweating
- Dispels Wind and Dampness
- Augments Qi
- Reduces pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold, Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Undigested food in stools...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind
- Clears toxic-Heat
- Disperses Stagnation
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces sweating
- Dispels Dampness
- Expels Wind-Cold
- Clears Interior Heat
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Warms Yang
- Promotes water transformation
- Reduces water retention
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Zhu Ye Cheng Liu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Vents rashes
- Clears
- Generates Body Fluids
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Jia Wei Xiang Su San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Promote sweating
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Xiao Feng San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Eliminates Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Blood
- Relieves skin itchness
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Shi Shen Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases pathogens from the Exterior
- Regulates Qi
- Descends the Lung Qi
- Relieves coughing
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Releases the Exterior
- Drains Heat
- Unblocks the bowels
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Jin Fei Cao San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Descends Lung Qi
- Transform Phlegm
- Stop cough and calms wheezing
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Dispels putrescence
- Reduces swellings and relieves pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Wu Ji San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Warms the Interior
- Smoothes the flow of Qi
- Transforms Phlegm
- Invigorates the Blood
- Reduces Stagnation
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Clears Wind-Heat
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Ge Gen Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and muscle layer
- Forms Body Fluids
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
- Clears the Toxic-Heat
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Slight chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Xin Yi San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Unblocks the nasal passages
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Itchy throat, Shortness of breath, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Sang Piao Xiao San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates and tonifies the Heart and Kidneys
- Stabilizes the Essence
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Lower back pain, Dizziness...
Suo Quan Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Dispels cold
- Reduces urinary frequency
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Lower back pain, Dizziness...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs
- Transforms congested Fluids
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Shortness of breath, Gurgling noise in the chest, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness...
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs the Qi downward
- Transforms Phlegm
- Reduces harbored food
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Damp-Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain...
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Xing Su San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Dry-Cold
- Disseminates the Lung Qi and relieves cough
- Transforms thin mucus
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Exterior Dry Cold invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Chills without sweating
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Congested nose, Dry throat, Sputum, Dry cough, Common cold...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
How it manifests:
Chills with skin that is warm to the touch
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit...
Da Huang Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Interior
- Disperses Cold
- Unblocks the bowels
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Exterior Cold invading the Interior
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Hypochondriac pain, Low grade fever, Cold extremities, Sweating that doesn't reduce fever...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold, Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Undigested food in stools...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Shen Fu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores Yang
- Strongly tonifies the source Qi
- Saves Qi from collapsing due to devastated Yang
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Collapse of Yang
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and relieves acute conditions of the Gallbladder
- Relieves acute Damp-Heat syndromes
- Resolves Phlegm
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it manifests:
Mild chills alternating with pronounced fever
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort...
Gui Zhi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases pathogens from the muscle layer
- Regulates the Nutritive and Protective Qi
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Exterior-Cold
How it manifests:
Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold, Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Undigested food in stools...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and revives the Yang
- Augments the Qi
- Revives the pulse
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Collapse of Yang
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys
- Binds up the semen
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Huang Tu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold, Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Undigested food in stools...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Pi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Spleen Yang
- Clears Cold Evil
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold, Chills
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Undigested food in stools...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Liang Fu Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Dispels Cold
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Chills, Abdominal cold sensation
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea...
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Rectifies relationship between Yin and Yang
- Harmonizes Heart and Kidney
- Stabilizes and secures Essence
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Heart Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills...
Tao Hua Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle
- Dispels Cold
- Binds up the bowels and stops dysenteric disorders
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Chills, Abdominal cold sensation
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Liver and Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Expels Cold
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Chills, Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Weak legs...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Nuan Gan Jian
Addresses these chills patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Liver and Kidneys
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Chills Pattern Variations
Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel
How it manifests:
Feeling of cold
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Testicular pain, Scrotal contraction, Vertical headaches, Chills, Cold extremities...