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Desire For Hot Beverages And Foodsaccording to TCM

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Symptom families: Thirst and Hydration, Dietary Cravings and Sensitivites

Root Causes of Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Desire for hot beverages and foods according to TCM.

  • By Syndrome
  • By Organ
  • Qi Stagnation
  • Yang Deficiency
  • Cold
  • Stomach
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Qi Stagnation

Qi Stagnation in TCM is like having a traffic jam in your body's energy system. Qi, the vital life force that flows through your body, is supposed to move smoothly to maintain health and balance. But with Qi Stagnation, this flow gets blocked or slowed down, like cars stuck on a highway. This can lead to symptoms like feeling stressed, emotional mood swings, and physical discomfort, often described as a feeling of fullness or tightness, especially in the chest or abdomen. It's as though the body's internal energy circulation is disrupted, causing various issues. TCM sees this as an energy flow problem, different from modern medicine's focus on specific physiological processes.... see more

Qi Stagnation Patterns That Can Lead to Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Qi Stagnation in Chest Preference for warm drinks and foods, Chest stiffness, Chest distension, Chest pain, Chest pain improve with massage, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Bleeding during pregnancy... see more Xuan Fu Hua Tang
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Yang Deficiency

Yang deficiency in TCM refers to a state where the body's Yang energy, which is responsible for warmth, activity, and function, is weakened or diminished. This pattern of disharmony often arises from chronic illness, aging, or inherent constitutional weakness. Symptoms of Yang deficiency are typically associated with cold and sluggishness, such as a feeling of coldness, cold extremities, pale complexion, low energy or fatigue, and a desire for warmth. Digestive issues like poor appetite, loose stools, and water retention can also be indicative of Yang deficiency.... see more

Yang Deficiency Patterns That Can Lead to Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold Preference for warm drinks and foods, Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Lack of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face... see more Wu Zhu Yu Tang | Xiao Jian Zhong Tang | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang | Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
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Cold

In TCM "Cold" as a pattern of disharmony refers to a specific type of imbalance within the body's systems, often linked to a deficiency or weakness. It's not about feeling physically cold or having a common cold, but rather a metaphorical description of certain symptoms and underlying conditions. When a TCM practitioner says someone suffers from "Cold," it usually implies that the body's Yang energy, which is warm and active, is insufficient or overpowered by Yin energy, which is cool and passive. Symptoms of Cold in TCM can include a general feeling of coldness, cold limbs, pale complexion, low energy, slow metabolism, and a preference for warmth. ... see more

Cold Patterns That Can Lead to Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Cold invading the Stomach Preference for warm drinks and foods, Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea, Deterioration after cold beverages... see more Liang Fu Wan | Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San | Wu Zhu Yu Tang
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Stomach

In TCM the Stomach is regarded as the "sea of nourishment," pivotal for digesting food and transforming it into Qi and blood. It works closely with the Spleen to distribute these essential nutrients throughout the body. When the Stomach is out of balance or malfunctions in TCM, it often leads to digestive problems such as bloating, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, or a feeling of fullness. There may also be issues like acid reflux or a sour taste in the mouth. Emotionally, an imbalanced Stomach can contribute to excessive worry and overthinking, reflecting the TCM belief that physical and emotional well-being are deeply interconnected.... see more

Stomach Patterns That Can Lead to Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Common Symptoms: Cold Extremities Vomiting Clear Liquid Severe Upper Abdominal Pain Chills Nausea Deterioration After Cold Beverages Epigastric Pain Relieved With Pressure Or Eating Lack Of Appetite

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Cold invading the Stomach Preference for warm drinks and foods, Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea, Deterioration after cold beverages... see more Liang Fu Wan | Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San | Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold Preference for warm drinks and foods, Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Lack of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face... see more Wu Zhu Yu Tang | Xiao Jian Zhong Tang | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang | Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan

TCM Herbal Formulas for Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address desire for hot beverages and foods, organized by cause and by formula type.

  • By Cause
  • By Formula Type
  • Qi Stagnation
  • Yang Deficiency
  • Cold
  • Formulas that warm the middle and dispel cold
  • Formulas that promote qi movement
  • Formulas that transform dampness and harmonize stomach
  • Formulas that invigorate blood and dispel blood stagnation
  • Formulas that tonify qi
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Top Formula for Qi Stagnation:
Xuan Fu Hua Tang

Suitable for Qi Stagnation patterns that may cause desire for hot beverages and foods, such as Qi Stagnation in Chest

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Top Formula for Yang Deficiency:
Wu Zhu Yu Tang

Suitable for Yang Deficiency patterns that may cause desire for hot beverages and foods, such as Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold

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All Formulas Recommended for Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods Caused by Yang Deficiency

Formula Patterns Suitable For
Wu Zhu Yu Tang Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold

Top Formula for Cold:
Wu Zhu Yu Tang

Suitable for Cold patterns that may cause desire for hot beverages and foods, such as Cold invading the Stomach

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All Formulas Recommended for Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods Caused by Cold

Formula Patterns Suitable For
Wu Zhu Yu Tang Cold invading the Stomach
Liang Fu Wan Cold invading the Stomach
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San Cold invading the Stomach

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

These formulas are suitable for some desire for hot beverages and foods-causing patterns like Cold invading the Stomach or Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold.

One such formula is Wu Zhu Yu Tang, with evodia fruit as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

All "formulas that warm the middle and dispel cold" recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Wu Zhu Yu Tang Cold invading the Stomach, Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold

Formulas that promote Qi movement

These formulas are suitable for some desire for hot beverages and foods-causing patterns like Cold invading the Stomach.

One such formula is Liang Fu Wan, with lesser galangal rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that transform Dampness and harmonize Stomach

These formulas are suitable for some desire for hot beverages and foods-causing patterns like Cold invading the Stomach.

One such formula is Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San, with korean mint as a key herb.

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

These formulas are suitable for some desire for hot beverages and foods-causing patterns like Qi Stagnation in Chest.

One such formula is Xuan Fu Hua Tang, with inula flower as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi

These formulas are suitable for some desire for hot beverages and foods-causing patterns like Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold.

One such formula is Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan

TCM Herbs for Desire For Hot Beverages And Foods

Explore below some TCM herbs used to address desire for hot beverages and foods, organized by herb category.

  • By Herb Category
  • Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
  • Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
  • Herbs that regulate qi
  • Aromatic herbs that transform dampness
  • Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
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Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Desire for hot beverages and foods can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.

One such herb is Lesser Galangal Rhizomes (Gao Liang jiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods, like Liang Fu Wan.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

"Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold" recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Lesser Galangal Rhizomes (Gao Liang jiang) Liang Fu Wan
Evodia Fruits (Wu Zhu Yu) Wu Zhu Yu Tang

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Desire for hot beverages and foods can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.

One such herb is Maltose (Yi Tang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods, like Xiao Jian Zhong Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

"Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency" recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Maltose (Yi Tang) Xiao Jian Zhong Tang | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang

Herbs that regulate Qi

Desire for hot beverages and foods can be treated by these herbs when resulting from Qi stagnation or imbalance, helping to promote the smooth flow of Qi in the body.

One such herb is Coco-Grass Rhizomes (Xiang Fu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods, like Liang Fu Wan.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Desire for hot beverages and foods can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Korean Mint (Huo Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods, like Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Desire for hot beverages and foods can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.

One such herb is Inula Flowers (Xuan Fu Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for desire for hot beverages and foods, like Xuan Fu Hua Tang.