Exterior-Heat
In traditional theory, Exterior-Heat is a full surface pattern in which Heat affects the exterior and defensive layer. Its scope is the skin, muscles, and superficial channels, and its conceptual role is to distinguish a heat-dominant surface presentation from cold-constrained or deficient exterior patterns. 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; Sweating; Thirst; Body aches
- Treatment principles
- Release the exterior; Clear Heat from the surface; Protect body fluids; Unblock the superficial channels
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database