Heart Vessel obstructed
In traditional theory, this pattern describes obstruction affecting the Heart vessel network, with a predominant Blood stasis quality and mixed full or empty presentation. Its conceptual role is to relate impaired circulation of Heart qi and Blood to chest sensations, emotional constraint, and peripheral signs of stasis. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full/Empty
- Organ affinity
- Heart, Liver, Spleen, Kidneys
- Defining presentations
- Palpitations; Shortness of breath; Depression; Restlnessness; Feeling of oppression of the chest
- Treatment principles
- Move Blood and free the Heart vessels.; Regulate Heart qi and ease obstruction.; Address accompanying cold or phlegm when traditionally indicated.; Harmonize the emotional and circulatory dimensions of the pattern.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database