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Mild Sweatingaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: Sweating Disorders

Root Causes of Mild Sweating in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Mild sweating 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 Mild Sweating

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

TCM Herbal Formulas for Mild Sweating

See more details below about Gui Zhi Tang, a herbal formula used to address mild sweating.

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Top Formula for Wind:
Gui Zhi Tang

Suitable for Wind patterns that may cause mild sweating, such as Greater Yang Attack of Wind

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Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

These formulas are suitable for some mild sweating-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 Mild Sweating

See more details below about Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a herb used to address mild sweating.

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  • Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Mild sweating 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 mild sweating, like Gui Zhi Tang.