Hot and Cold Theory: Evidence in Physiology Publisher Pubmed



Namiranian P¹ ; Naghizadeh A¹ ; Adelmehraban MS¹ ; Karimi M^{1, 2} Show Affiliations
Source: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology Published:2021

Abstract

The hot–cold concept is the basis of various traditional medical systems that is expressed under distinct headings, such as Mizaj and the four humors in Persian Medicine, Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Tridosa (‘Vata’, ‘Pitta’, and ‘Kapha’) in Ayurveda. Conventional medicine is facing a growing demand for personalized medicine. Therefore, clear and comprehensible information on the foundations and descriptions of traditional medicines, which take the personalized approach toward maintaining health, prevention and treatment of the diseases, may help to accelerate this process. This chapter will explain the physiologic basis of the hot–cold theory in traditional medical systems via a review of recent studies. © 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.