Heat in the Ying Level
In traditional theory, this is a heat pattern located at the Ying level, between the more exterior defensive level and the deeper Blood level. Its conceptual role is to describe heat affecting nutritive qi and the Heart-related spirit sphere, often with a tendency toward inward progression. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Heart, Pericardium
- Defining presentations
- Fever, often worse at night; Restlessness; Insomnia or disturbed sleep; Confusion or agitation; Dark or scanty urine
- Treatment principles
- Clear heat from the Ying level; Protect nutritive fluids; Quiet agitation; Guard against deeper progression
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database