Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
In traditional theory, this is a full Dampness-and-Heat pattern involving the Spleen and Stomach networks. Its conceptual role is to explain simultaneous heaviness, middle-jiao oppression, digestive disturbance, and persistent Heat that is not readily dispersed. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Spleen, Stomach
- Defining presentations
- Feeling of heaviness of the head and body; A feeling of oppression in chest and epigastrium; Nausea; Loose stools; Continuous fever which does not reduce with sweating
- Treatment principles
- Clear Heat from the middle burner; Transform Dampness; Regulate Spleen transport and Stomach descent; Protect digestive qi while resolving obstruction
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database