Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
In traditional theory, this is a full Spleen-centered pattern in which Dampness and Heat accumulate in the middle burner. Its conceptual role is to explain impaired digestion and fluid transformation accompanied by heat, turbidity, and possible damp-heat extension to urine, skin, or the eyes. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Spleen, Stomach
- Defining presentations
- Poor appetite; Feeling of heaviness; Thirst without a desire to drink; Nausea or vomiting; Loose stools with foul smell
- Treatment principles
- Clear Heat in traditional theory.; Transform Dampness and support Spleen movement.; Regulate the middle and harmonize digestion.; Separate and move retained fluids according to the pattern logic.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database