General Cold Feeling in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different general cold feeling patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Cold Sensations and Intolerance
3
TCM Patterns
6
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 3 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each general cold feeling pattern
Classical remedies 6 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a general cold feeling is seen as an imbalance in the body's internal energies. TCM practitioners believe this sensation arises from disharmonies within the body, such as Deficiencies or obstructions in the flow of Qi (vital energy) and Blood. Unlike Western medicine, which might attribute this symptom to poor circulation or anemia, TCM emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the specific pattern of disharmony to tailor an effective treatment plan.

TCM Patterns for General Cold Feeling

Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause general cold feeling

Yang Deficiency

Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang

Symptoms 10
Formulas 3

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Empty (Xu), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

Pale, swollen and moist tongue with possible white or wet coating

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Chills General cold feeling Pale urine Undigested food in stools General weakness Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth Frequent urination Polyuria

Recommended herbal formulas

Ba Wei Di Huang Wan You Gui Wan Ban Liu Wan
Yang Deficiency

Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency

Symptoms 11
Formulas 2

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

A pale and puffy tongue

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Low grade fever Severe chills Exhaustion Hypersomnia Cold extremities Lumbar pain Lower back pain Lower back coldness

Recommended herbal formulas

Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang Zai Zao San
Yang Deficiency

Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency

Symptoms 10
Formulas 1

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Fine (Xi), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Lower back and leg pain and heaviness Weakness and stiffness Aversion to cold General cold feeling Palpitations Shortness of breath Chronic lower back pain Sciatica

Recommended herbal formulas

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Cold

Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency

Symptoms 11
Formulas 2

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

A pale and puffy tongue

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Low grade fever Severe chills Exhaustion Hypersomnia Cold extremities Lumbar pain Lower back pain Lower back coldness

Recommended herbal formulas

Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang Zai Zao San
Wind

Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency

Symptoms 11
Formulas 2

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

A pale and puffy tongue

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Low grade fever Severe chills Exhaustion Hypersomnia Cold extremities Lumbar pain Lower back pain Lower back coldness

Recommended herbal formulas

Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang Zai Zao San

Herbal Formulas for General Cold Feeling

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address general cold feeling

Ba Wei Di Huang Wan

Addresses these general cold feeling patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Ban Liu Wan

Addresses these general cold feeling patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang

Addresses these general cold feeling patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang

Addresses these general cold feeling patterns:

Yang Deficiency Cold Wind

You Gui Wan

Addresses these general cold feeling patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Zai Zao San

Addresses these general cold feeling patterns:

Yang Deficiency Cold Wind