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Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines

In traditional theory, Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines is a full Heat-Fire pattern spanning the Stomach and Intestines, with a stated affinity to the Small Intestine as well. Its conceptual role is to explain intense interior heat together with intestinal repletion, dryness, and downward burning signs. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine
Defining presentations
High fever that is worse in the afternoon; Profuse sweating; Sweating on limbs; Abdominal fullness; Abdominal pain
Treatment principles
Clear Fire from the Stomach and Intestines.; Soften and regulate intestinal dryness.; Direct constrained qi downward.; Protect fluids while addressing repletion.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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