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Full-Heat in the Small Intestine

In traditional theory, this is a full heat pattern involving the Small Intestine’s separating and transmitting functions and its paired relationship with the Heart. Its conceptual role is to describe heat signs in the chest and mouth together with heat affecting urination and the lower abdomen. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Small Intestine, Heart
Defining presentations
Restlnessness; Insomnia; Tongue ulcers; Mouth ulcers; Throat pain
Treatment principles
Clear Small Intestine heat; Promote separation and downward discharge of fluids; Relieve heat in the Heart-Small Intestine relationship; Protect fluids from further depletion

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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