Upper heat and lower cold (heat in the upper part and cold in the lower part) is the name of the syndrome. It is one of the manifestations of heat and cold. Specifically refers to the patient in the same period, the upper part of the manifestation of heat, the lower part of the manifestation of cold symptoms. The effect of tea substitute is weak. It is recommended to choose the formula with obvious efficacy, such as Huanglian Tang and Jiaotai Pill.
1. Huanglian Tang: composed of Huanglian, dry ginger, cinnamon sticks, half-summer, etc. It is suitable for those who have upper heat and lower cold, and the symptoms are nausea and vomiting in the stomach when heat is concentrated in the stomach, and abdominal coldness and pain in the spleen when cold is condensed in the spleen.
2. Jiaotai Pill: composed of Cinnamon and Rhizoma Coptidis, it has the function of communicating with the heart and kidney (heart fire descends, kidney water rises, mutual control), clearing fire and tranquilizing the mind, and it is suitable for those with insomnia and anxiety (violent heartbeat, panic and restlessness), which is caused by deficiency of kidney yang in the lower part of the body and hyperactivity of the heart in the upper part of the body, resulting in the lack of communicating with the heart and kidney (heart fire is strong and kidney yin is weak, and physiological functions of the heart and the kidney are out of order).
The adverse reactions and contraindications of the above formulae are not known, and it is recommended that they be used under medical supervision.
The pathogenesis of Upper Heat and Lower Cold syndrome is complicated, and tea substitution may not be effective. It is recommended to consult a doctor to clarify the etiology and pathogenesis of Upper Heat and Lower Cold syndrome, and choose the appropriate formula for treatment.