Slight Thirst in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different slight thirst patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Thirst and Hydration
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 5 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each slight thirst pattern
Classical remedies 5 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers slight thirst a significant symptom that reflects deeper imbalances within the body. Unlike the straightforward dehydration explanation in Western medicine, TCM attributes slight thirst to various patterns of disharmony, emphasizing the importance of identifying the correct pattern to ensure effective treatment. These patterns can include Yin deficiency, Qi stagnation, and other disruptions in the body's internal balance.

TCM Patterns for Slight Thirst

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Slight thirst

1 variation documented
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it presents with slight thirst

Slight thirst

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

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Slight thirst

1 variation documented
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it presents with slight thirst

Slight thirst

Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: Slight thirst

1 variation documented
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it presents with slight thirst

Slight thirst

Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Slight thirst

1 variation documented
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
How it presents with slight thirst

Slight thirst

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Urinary retention, Vomiting after eating

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Slight thirst

1 variation documented
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it presents with slight thirst

Slight thirst

Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Slight Thirst

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address slight thirst

Wen Dan Tang

Addresses these slight thirst patterns:

Qi Stagnation Phlegm Heat

Wu Ling San

Addresses these slight thirst patterns:

Wind

Mai Men Dong Tang

Addresses these slight thirst patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Yi Wei Tang

Addresses these slight thirst patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San

Addresses these slight thirst patterns:

Yin Deficiency