Feeling Of Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different feeling of heat patterns according to TCM theory

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9
TCM Patterns
73
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 9 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each feeling of heat pattern
Classical remedies 73 herbal formulas documented

In TCM, feeling of heat is considered a result of internal imbalances that disrupt the body's natural harmony. These imbalances can be caused by various patterns of disharmony, such as excess Yang, Heat accumulation, or Yin Deficiency. TCM practitioners diagnose the specific pattern through a detailed assessment of symptoms and the patient's overall condition. Treatment focuses on addressing the root cause of the Heat sensation by restoring balance within the body's systems, often through the use of herbal formulas, acupuncture, and dietary recommendations.

TCM Patterns for Feeling Of Heat

Heat

Causes: Feeling of heat, Hot body, Feeling of heat in the afternoon, Feeling of heat in the evening

19 variations documented
Heat in the Blood
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria,

Toxic-Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Irritability, Delirium

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Bladder
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary burning, Urination stopping in the middle of flow, Dark urine, Cloudy urine, Hematuria,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Heart Fire blazing
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety,

Heat in Uterus Blood
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Lung Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Thirst, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne

Damp-Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat, Hot body

Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression,

Pericardium Fire
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Thirst,

Stomach Heat or Fire
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth,

Heat in Pericardium
How it presents with feeling of heat

Hot body

Along with: Nighttime fever, Delirium, Confusion, Incoherent or confused speech, Cold extremities

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon

Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation,

Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon, Feeling of heat in the evening

Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms,

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Feeling of heat, Feeling of heat in the evening, Feeling of heat in the afternoon

9 variations documented
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia

Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat, Feeling of heat in the evening

Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation,

Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon

Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation,

Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon, Feeling of heat in the evening

Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms,

Lung Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon

Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest

Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon

Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating

Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the afternoon

Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Kidney-Deficiency
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat in the evening

Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus,

Dampness

Causes: Feeling of heat, Hot body

5 variations documented
Damp-Heat in the Bladder
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary burning, Urination stopping in the middle of flow, Dark urine, Cloudy urine, Hematuria,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat, Hot body

Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Mind Disturbance

Causes: Feeling of heat

2 variations documented
Heart Fire blazing
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety,

Pericardium Fire
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Cold

Causes: Feeling of heat

2 variations documented
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Irritability, Delirium

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Exterior-Cold
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Feeling of heat

1 variation documented
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression,

Phlegm

Causes: Feeling of heat

1 variation documented
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Thirst,

Yang Excess

Causes: Feeling of heat

1 variation documented
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Feeling of heat

1 variation documented
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it presents with feeling of heat

Feeling of heat

Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Irritability, Delirium

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Feeling Of Heat

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address feeling of heat

Bai Hu Tang

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Cold Wind

Liang Di Tang

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Yin Deficiency

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Yin Deficiency Heat

Ba Zheng San

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Dampness

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Yin Deficiency Heat

Shao Yao Tang

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Dampness

Lian Po Yin

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Dampness

Ge Hua Jie Cheng San

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Dampness

Xie Xin Tang

Addresses these feeling of heat patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance