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Liver Fire Invading the Heart

In traditional theory, this is a full heat pattern linking the Liver's ascending and spreading functions with the Heart's relationship to the spirit. Its conceptual role is to explain marked agitation, irritability, and disturbed sleep when Liver Fire is said to affect Heart-related mental activity. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Liver, Heart
Defining presentations
Irritability; Restlessness; Insomnia; Vivid or disturbing dreams; Bitter taste; Red eyes
Treatment principles
Clear Liver Fire; Calm the spirit; Regulate ascending Liver qi; Protect Heart fluids

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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