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Bright Yang Stomach Heat

In traditional theory, Bright Yang Stomach Heat is a full interior Heat pattern centered on the Stomach system. It represents a Yangming-stage pattern in which exuberant Heat affects qi, fluids, and potentially the spirit, without the marked intestinal repletion emphasized by a Yangming bowel excess. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Stomach, Large Intestine
Defining presentations
High fever; Profuse sweating; Intense thirst; Red face; Feeling of heat
Treatment principles
Clear Stomach Heat.; Protect and harmonize fluids.; Preserve the descending function of the Stomach.; Quiet Heat disturbing the spirit.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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