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Exterior Cold invading the Interior

In traditional theory, this is a replete cold pattern describing an exterior cold influence that has moved inward and affected interior functions. Its conceptual scope may include the digestive tract, hypochondrium, circulation of yang, and the regulation of fluids and movement. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Spleen, Stomach, Kidneys, Large Intestine
Treatment principles
Dispel the inwardly lodged cold within the traditional model.; Warm and regulate interior yang.; Move constrained qi.; Restore orderly intestinal and epigastric movement.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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