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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

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