Dry-Cold
In traditional theory, Dry-Cold is an exterior pattern in which cold constrains the surface while dryness affects Lung and skin fluids. Its conceptual role is to describe an early or relatively superficial combination of exterior cold and impaired moistening. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Lungs
- Defining presentations
- Fever; Headaches; Aversion to cold; Dry skin; No sweat
- Treatment principles
- Release the exterior; Disperse cold; Moisten Lung and surface dryness; Preserve fluids while restoring surface movement
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database