Heat in Pericardium
In traditional theory, Heat in the Pericardium is a severe full-Heat presentation involving the Pericardium's relationship to consciousness and the Heart spirit. Its conceptual role is to represent heat disturbing mental clarity, speech, and awareness while the exterior may paradoxically show cold extremities. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Pericardium, Heart
- Defining presentations
- Fever at night; Delirium; Mental confusion; Incoherent speech; Cold hands and feet
- Treatment principles
- Clear interior Heat from the Pericardium.; Open the orifices and restore clarity in traditional theory.; Protect the spirit and moderate agitation.; Address nutritive-level or phlegm involvement when represented.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database