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