Exterior Wind
In traditional theory, Exterior Wind describes an exterior pathogenic influence affecting the defensive qi and the Lung's dispersing function. Its conceptual role is to account for an acute, mobile surface presentation with fever, chills, headache, nasal symptoms, or stiffness. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full/Empty
- Organ affinity
- Lungs, Liver
- Defining presentations
- Aversion to cold; Fever; Headaches; Aversion to wind; Runny nose
- Treatment principles
- Release the exterior according to the traditional presentation; Disperse Wind from the surface; Coordinate the Lung's dispersing function; Differentiate accompanying Cold, Heat, or Dampness
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database