Absence of sweating according to Chinese Medicine

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The information provided here is not a replacement for a doctor. You shouldn't use it for the purpose of self-diagnosing or self-medicating but rather so you can have a more informed discussion with a professional TCM practitioner.

What is absence of sweating?

Depending on the context, an absence of perspiration when and when there should normally be some, is called "hypohidrosis" and is usually associated with other underlying conditions. For instance, so-called "neuropathic hypohidrosis", a reduced or absent sweating attributable to injury to or degeneration of sympathetic nervous system pathways, is often caused by diabetes mellitus and leprosy.

What causes absence of sweating according to TCM?

There are 10 patterns of disharmony in our database that are associated with absence of sweating. TCM sees our body (and mind) as a holistic system in which health issues stem from imbalances, known as "patterns of disharmony". These patterns can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, such as absence of sweating here.

All the patterns associated with absence of sweating are "Full" (also called "Excess") in nature. This means that according to TCM absence of sweating is seen as an acute condition, caused by an excess of pathological factors or substances that overwhelm the body's defensive capabilities.

"Cold" is the most common of these pathogenic factors, present in 5 of the patterns associated with absence of sweating. Other pathogenic factors and excesses which might contribute to absence of sweating include "Phlegm", "Wind" and "Phlegm-Fluids".

For more details on the underlying causes and patterns behind absence of sweating, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for absence of sweating

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Individual herbs used in TCM for absence of sweating

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for absence of sweating

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with absence of sweating

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