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Pericardium Fire

In traditional theory, Pericardium Fire is a full Heat pattern affecting the Pericardium, chest, mouth, and Heart spirit. Its conceptual role is to describe internal fire with agitation, thirst, sleep disturbance, and heat sensations, sometimes accompanied by chest or menstrual manifestations. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Pericardium, Heart
Defining presentations
Palpitations; Stifling sensation in the chest; Bitter taste in the mouth; Insomnia; Thirst
Treatment principles
Clear Pericardium Fire and drain excess heat.; Calm the spirit and reduce agitation.; Protect fluids and harmonize the chest.; Address mouth, tongue, or Blood-related heat signs within the traditional model.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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