What is Summer-Heat?

Shǔ · 暑 · Etiology / Pathogenic Factors

This external evil is unique to the summer season and is characterized by extreme heat, upward and outward dispersion, and often accompanied by dampness, leading to symptoms like high fever, profuse sweating, thirst, and fatigue.

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Summer-Heat belongs to the Etiology / Pathogenic Factors group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Summer-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

This external evil is unique to the summer season and is characterized by extreme heat, upward and outward dispersion, and often accompanied by dampness, leading to symptoms like high fever, profuse sweating, thirst, and fatigue.

What category does Summer-Heat belong to?

Summer-Heat is part of the Etiology / Pathogenic Factors group of TCM concepts.

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