Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different desire for hot beverages and foods patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Thirst and Hydration Dietary Cravings and Sensitivites
3
TCM Patterns
7
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 3 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each desire for hot beverages and foods pattern
Classical remedies 7 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the desire for hot beverages and foods as a symptom that indicates an internal imbalance. Unlike Western medicine, which might see this preference as a mere personal choice or a reaction to cold weather, TCM interprets it as a sign of disharmony within the body's Qi, Yang, or the presence of Cold. Identifying the correct underlying pattern is crucial in TCM to address the root cause effectively and restore balance.

TCM Patterns for Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Preference for warm drinks and foods

1 variation documented
Qi Stagnation in Chest
How it presents with desire for hot beverages and foods

Preference for warm drinks and foods

Along with: Chest stiffness, Chest distension, Chest pain, Chest pain improve with massage, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Bleeding during pregnancy

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yang Deficiency

Causes: Preference for warm drinks and foods

1 variation documented
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it presents with desire for hot beverages and foods

Preference for warm drinks and foods

Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs,

Cold

Causes: Preference for warm drinks and foods

1 variation documented
Cold invading the Stomach
How it presents with desire for hot beverages and foods

Preference for warm drinks and foods

Along with: Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea,

Herbal Formulas for Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address desire for hot beverages and foods

Wu Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Cold Yang Deficiency

Liang Fu Wan

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Cold

Xuan Fu Hua Tang

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Xiao Jian Zhong Tang

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Cold

Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan

Addresses these desire for hot beverages and foods patterns:

Yang Deficiency