TCM I: Hot - Cold

Question 1

Heat

Answer 1

• Heat is Yang and is often seen on the uppermost or most superficial parts of the body.
• Heat can penetrate from the exterior or can arise internally where it will damage Yin

Question 2

Typical symptoms

Answer 2

• Red face
• Hot body and limbs
• Fast metabolism
• Constipation
• Thirst
• Scanty yellow urine
• Disturb sleep
• Rapid pulse

Question 3

Cold

Answer 3

• Cold is Yin in nature, slows the bodily functions, contracts, and moves downwards.
• Cold can penetrate from the exterior or can arise internally due to diminished Yang

Question 4

Typical symptoms

Answer 4

• Pale face
• Cold body and limbs
• Preference for hot drinks
• Slow metabolism
• Lethargy
• Loose stools
• Copious urine
• Slow pulse

Question 5

Hot – Cold Comparison table

Answer 5

Hot:
Face: Red
Feeling: Hot
Preferred drinks: Cold
Metabolism: Fast
Sleep: Disturbed
Bodily secretions: Scanty, yellow, smelly
Tongue: Red body, yellow coat
Pulse: Rapid, superficial

Cold:
Face: Pale (or blue)
Feeling: Cold
Preferred drinks: Hot
Metabolism: Slow
Sleep: Curls up
Bodily secretions: Thin, copious, no smell
Tongue: Pale or bluish, white coat
Pulse: Slow, possibly deep