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Heart Fire transmitting to the Small Intestine

In traditional theory, this is a full heat pattern linking the Heart with the Small Intestine through their paired interior-exterior relationship. Its conceptual role is to connect Heart Fire signs affecting the spirit and mouth with painful, dark, or scanty urination attributed to Small Intestine heat. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Heart, Small Intestine
Defining presentations
Irritability; Restlessness; Insomnia; Mouth or tongue ulcers; Burning or painful urination; Dark, scanty urine
Treatment principles
Clear Heart Fire; Guide transmitted heat through the Small Intestine; Relieve urinary heat; Calm the spirit

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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