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Heat Intoleranceaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: Heat Sensations and Intolerance

Root Causes of Heat Intolerance in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Heat intolerance according to TCM.

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  • Yang Excess
Detailed description of the cause

Yang Excess

Yang Excess in TCM refers to a state where there is an overabundance of Yang energy, leading to symptoms of heat and hyperactivity in the body. This pattern of disharmony often arises from factors like stress, excessive physical activity, overconsumption of spicy or heating foods, or an internal imbalance that causes Yang to flare up. Symptoms of Yang Excess include a feeling of heat, red face, irritability, restlessness, thirst, constipation, and a rapid, forceful pulse. Treatment in TCM for Yang Excess aims to cool down and subdue the excessive Yang while nurturing Yin energy to restore balance.... see more

Yang Excess Patterns That Can Lead to Heat Intolerance

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Yang Excess or Full Yang Aversion to heat, Feeling hot, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation Da Cheng Qi Tang

TCM Herbal Formulas for Heat Intolerance

See more details below about Da Cheng Qi Tang, a herbal formula used to address heat intolerance.

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  • Yang Excess
  • Formulas that purge heat accumulation

Top Formula for Yang Excess:
Da Cheng Qi Tang

Suitable for Yang Excess patterns that may cause heat intolerance, such as Yang Excess or Full Yang

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Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

These formulas are suitable for some heat intolerance-causing patterns like Yang Excess or Full Yang.

One such formula is Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Heat Intolerance

See more details below about Rhubarb (Da Huang), a herb used to address heat intolerance.

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  • Purgative herbs that drain downward

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Heat intolerance can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.

One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for heat intolerance, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.