Heart Yang Deficiency
In traditional theory, this is a deficient Heart yang pattern extending beyond qi weakness into impaired warming and mobilizing functions. Its conceptual role is to combine Heart qi deficiency signs with coldness, chest stuffiness, and darker or paler coloration. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Heart, Kidneys
- Defining presentations
- Palpitations; Shortness of breath on exertion; Fatigue; Spontaneous sweating; Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart
- Treatment principles
- Warm Heart yang in theory; Support Heart qi and functional movement; Promote traditional circulation through warming; Guard against further depletion of yang
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database