Half Exterior Half Interior
In traditional theory, this is a transitional full/empty pattern located between exterior and interior levels, commonly associated with the Shaoyang sphere rather than a single Zang-Fu organ. Its conceptual role is to describe incomplete exterior penetration with interior disharmony, often involving the Gallbladder and Stomach functions. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full/Empty
- Organ affinity
- Gallbladder, Liver, San Jiao (Triple Burner), Stomach
- Defining presentations
- Chest fullness; Bitter taste in the mouth; Dry cough; Anxiety; Restlnessness
- Treatment principles
- Harmonize the intermediate level; Regulate the Shaoyang pivot; Coordinate exterior and interior movement; Harmonize Stomach qi
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database