Severe Chills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different severe chills patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Cold Sensations and Intolerance
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TCM Patterns
3
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 4 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each severe chills pattern
Classical remedies 3 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), severe chills are seen as a sign of internal disharmony. TCM practitioners believe that these chills can result from various imbalances, such as Deficiencies or Stagnation in the body's Qi and Blood flow. Unlike Western medicine, which might focus on physiological causes like infections, TCM emphasizes identifying the specific pattern of disharmony to tailor an effective treatment plan. This holistic approach ensures that the treatment addresses the root cause rather than just the symptoms.

TCM Patterns for Severe Chills

Cold

Causes: Severe chills, Strong chills

2 variations documented
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it presents with severe chills

Severe chills

Along with: Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain,

Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it presents with severe chills

Strong chills

Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Severe chills, Strong chills

2 variations documented
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it presents with severe chills

Severe chills

Along with: Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain,

Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it presents with severe chills

Strong chills

Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yang Deficiency

Causes: Severe chills

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it presents with severe chills

Severe chills

Along with: Low grade fever, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain,

Heat

Causes: Strong chills

1 variation documented
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it presents with severe chills

Strong chills

Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Severe Chills

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address severe chills

Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang

Addresses these severe chills patterns:

Cold Wind Yang Deficiency

Zai Zao San

Addresses these severe chills patterns:

Cold Wind Yang Deficiency

Shi Gao Tang

Addresses these severe chills patterns:

Cold Wind Heat