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Heart Qi Deficiency

In traditional theory, this is a deficient Heart qi pattern involving the Heart's role in governing circulation and housing the spirit. Its conceptual role is to organize palpitations, exertional breathlessness, fatigue, pallor, and spontaneous sweating as signs of weakened functional qi. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Empty
Organ affinity
Heart
Defining presentations
Palpitations; Shortness of breath on exertion; Pale face; Spontaneous sweating; Fatigue
Treatment principles
Support Heart qi in theory; Strengthen the Heart's traditional functional activity; Secure the exterior when spontaneous sweating reflects deficiency; Harmonize Blood movement without assuming stasis

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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