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Slight Aversion To Coldaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: Cold Sensations and Intolerance

Parent symptom: Aversion To Cold

Root Causes of Slight Aversion To Cold in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Slight aversion to cold according to TCM.

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  • Wind
Detailed description of the cause

Wind

In TCM "Wind" is a concept that represents a pattern of disharmony, often characterized by its sudden and unpredictable nature, much like a gusty wind changing direction without warning. This pattern is associated with symptoms that come and go quickly or move around the body, such as itching, tremors, or even certain types of pain. Wind is considered to be a primary cause of illnesses that have these rapidly changing characteristics. In TCM, external Wind often refers to illnesses that start suddenly, like the common cold, believed to be caused by external pathogenic factors like climatic changes. On the other hand, internal Wind can be linked to internal imbalances and can manifest in conditions like dizziness or spasms. ... see more

Wind Patterns That Can Lead to Slight Aversion To Cold

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Greater Yang Attack of Wind Slight aversion to cold, Anemophobia, Low grade fever, Mild sweating, Stiff neck, Sneezing, Occipital headache... see more Gui Zhi Tang

TCM Herbal Formulas for Slight Aversion To Cold

See more details below about Gui Zhi Tang, a herbal formula used to address slight aversion to cold.

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  • Formulas that clear wind-Cold

Top Formula for Wind:
Gui Zhi Tang

Suitable for Wind patterns that may cause slight aversion to cold, such as Greater Yang Attack of Wind

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Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

These formulas are suitable for some slight aversion to cold-causing patterns like Greater Yang Attack of Wind.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Slight Aversion To Cold

See more details below about Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a herb used to address slight aversion to cold.

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  • Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Slight aversion to cold can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.

One such herb is Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for slight aversion to cold, like Gui Zhi Tang.