Chills Without Sweating in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different chills without sweating patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Cold Sensations and Intolerance
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TCM Patterns
2
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 4 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each chills without sweating pattern
Classical remedies 2 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chills without sweating is seen as a manifestation of internal imbalances. TCM practitioners believe that such symptoms arise from disharmony within the body's systems, including disruptions in the flow of Qi (vital energy) and Blood.

Unlike Western medicine, which may link this symptom to specific pathogens or external factors, TCM focuses on the holistic interaction of the body's internal environment. Identifying the correct pattern of disharmony is crucial for effective treatment, as the underlying causes can vary significantly among individuals.

TCM Patterns for Chills Without Sweating

Cold

Causes: Chills without sweating

2 variations documented
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with chills without sweating

Chills without sweating

Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Exterior Dry Cold invading the Lungs
How it presents with chills without sweating

Chills without sweating

Along with: Headaches, Congested nose, Dry throat, Sputum, Dry cough, Common cold,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Chills without sweating

1 variation documented
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with chills without sweating

Chills without sweating

Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: Chills without sweating

1 variation documented
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with chills without sweating

Chills without sweating

Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dryness

Causes: Chills without sweating

1 variation documented
Exterior Dry Cold invading the Lungs
How it presents with chills without sweating

Chills without sweating

Along with: Headaches, Congested nose, Dry throat, Sputum, Dry cough, Common cold,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Chills Without Sweating

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address chills without sweating

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang

Addresses these chills without sweating patterns:

Cold Wind Dampness

Xing Su San

Addresses these chills without sweating patterns:

Cold Dryness