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Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels

In traditional theory, this pattern describes blood stasis affecting the Directing and Penetrating Vessels, with emphasis on the lower abdomen and reproductive sphere. Its conceptual role is to organize fixed or dark menstrual and pelvic presentations within a vessel-based blood-stasis model. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full/Empty
Organ affinity
Liver, Kidneys, Spleen
Treatment principles
Move blood through the Directing and Penetrating Vessels.; Regulate qi in the lower abdominal and breast regions.; Address retained blood and constrained circulation in traditional terms.; Harmonize menstrual and postpartum vessel function.

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Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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