Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
In traditional theory, this is an empty-cold pattern centered on the Directing and Penetrating vessels and their regulation of the uterus and menstrual blood. It represents deficiency of qi, blood, and warming functions with cold and stasis affecting the lower abdomen. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
- Defining presentations
- Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood; Dark clots in menstrual blood; Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots
- Treatment principles
- Warm the lower burner in theory; Support qi and blood; Regulate the Directing and Penetrating vessels; Move blood while respecting the underlying deficiency
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database