Exterior-Cold
In traditional theory, Exterior-Cold is a full exterior pattern in which Cold constrains the body's surface and defensive qi. Its scope is the exterior, skin, muscles, and early channel layer, and its conceptual role is to organize a cold-dominant presentation with impaired outward movement. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Lungs
- Defining presentations
- Aversion to cold; Fever; Generalized body pain; Stiff neck; No sweat
- Treatment principles
- Release the exterior; Disperse Cold; Support the movement of defensive qi; Restore unobstructed surface circulation
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database