| Term | Clears heat |
| Alternate Terms | Heat-clearing;Clear heat;Cool the blood |
| Definition | In Traditional Chinese Medicine, clearing heat refers to the therapeutic action of herbs and formulas that dispel excess pathogenic heat; from the body, alleviating symptoms like fever;, inflammation;, thirst;, and irritability;. This principle addresses heat patterns in various organs, promoting balance without suppressing symptoms. In naturopathic and herbal traditions, similar cooling agents are used for inflammatory conditions, complementing allopathic anti-pyretics. |
| Category | TCM;Herbal medicine |
| Context | This action is fundamental in TCM for treating excess heat syndromes, often combined with other principles like tonifying or draining. |
| Etymology | Rooted in ancient Chinese texts such as the Huangdi Neijing, where 'heat' (re) is a pathogenic factor balanced by cooling methods. |
| Examples | Honeysuckle;Forsythia;Gypsum;Scutellaria; |
| Related Terms | Tonifies qi; Drains dampness; Invigorates blood; Resolves toxicity |
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