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Gallbladder Heat

In traditional theory, this is a full Heat pattern centered on the Gallbladder network and its relationship to the Shaoyang sphere. It represents Heat affecting the Gallbladder's functional course, with characteristic bitter taste, thirst, and hypochondrial constraint. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
Defining presentations
Alternation of hot and cold feeling; Bitter taste in the mouth; Thirst; Dry throat; Hypochondrial pain
Treatment principles
Clear Gallbladder Heat; Course constrained Shaoyang qi; Harmonize the Gallbladder network; Protect fluids from further Heat consumption

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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