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