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Heart Blood Deficiency

In traditional theory, this is an Empty pattern centered on insufficient Heart Blood and its nourishment of the Heart system. Its conceptual role concerns mental-emotional settling, memory, sleep, and the containment of the spirit. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Empty
Organ affinity
Heart, Spleen
Defining presentations
Easily scared; Excessive dreams; Hysteria; Neurasthenia
Treatment principles
Nourish Heart Blood; Settle the spirit; Support sleep and memory; Harmonize associated deficiency patterns

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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