What is Blood Heat?

Xuè Rè · 血热 · Vital Substances

A condition where excessive heat enters the Blood, causing symptoms such as skin eruptions, bleeding, and a feeling of internal heat.

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Blood Heat belongs to the Vital Substances group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Vital Substances terms

Blood DeficiencyBlood StasisBody FluidsDefensive QiDisturbed SpiritEssenceEssence DeficiencyFluid DeficiencyGathering QiKidney EssenceNutritive QiOrgan QiOriginal QiPost-natal Essence

Frequently asked questions

What is Blood Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A condition where excessive heat enters the Blood, causing symptoms such as skin eruptions, bleeding, and a feeling of internal heat.

What category does Blood Heat belong to?

Blood Heat is part of the Vital Substances group of TCM concepts.

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