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Greater Yang Attack of Cold

In traditional theory, Greater Yang Attack of Cold is a full exterior pattern marked by Cold constraining the Greater Yang layer. It primarily concerns exterior defensive qi, the Lung-related respiratory opening, and the channel region of the neck and occiput. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Lungs, Urinary Bladder
Defining presentations
Occipital headaches; Aversion to cold; Slight fever; Absence of sweating; Stiff neck
Treatment principles
Release the exterior and disperse Cold.; Open the constrained defensive qi.; Unblock the Greater Yang channels.; Coordinate the Lung-related qi dynamic.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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