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Pericardium Blood Stagnation

In traditional theory, this is a replete blood-stasis pattern affecting the Pericardium and the chest circulation. Its conceptual role is to describe fixed obstruction of chest qi and blood with possible extension into menstrual and hypochondriac manifestations. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Pericardium, Heart, Liver
Defining presentations
Palpitations; Chest pain; Chest fullness; Stifling sensation in the chest; Shortness of breath
Treatment principles
Invigorate blood within the traditional Pericardium network.; Move chest qi and reduce fixed obstruction.; Address accompanying cold or qi constraint in relation to the stasis.; Protect normal circulation when deficiency signs coexist.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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