Damp-Heat
In traditional theory, Damp-Heat is a full pattern in which Heat is constrained or carried by Dampness, with effects that may involve the middle burner, fluid pathways, skin, and urinary function. Its conceptual role is to combine the sticky, heavy qualities of Dampness with the warming, agitating qualities of Heat. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Spleen, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder, Urinary Bladder, Large Intestine, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Defining presentations
- Fever; Swollen neck glands; Headaches; Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium; Sticky taste in the mouth
- Treatment principles
- Clear Heat; Transform Dampness; Regulate middle functional activity; Promote the movement of fluids
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database