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Pericardium Blood Deficiency

In traditional theory, Pericardium Blood Deficiency is an empty pattern involving insufficient Blood to nourish the Pericardium and settle the Heart spirit. Its conceptual role is to connect chest sensations and palpitations with sleep, memory, emotional security, complexion, and menstrual manifestations. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Empty
Organ affinity
Pericardium, Heart
Defining presentations
Chest fullness; Chest discomfort; Chest pain; Palpitations; Insomnia
Treatment principles
Nourish Blood and support the Pericardium.; Settle the spirit and harmonize sleep.; Support Heart qi when deficiency signs accompany the Blood insufficiency.; Regulate the chest without treating the empty pattern as pure obstruction.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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