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Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart

In traditional theory, this is a full Heart-centered pattern in which Phlegm and Fire disturb the Heart's housing of the Mind. Its conceptual scope includes mental activity, speech, emotional expression, chest sensations, and the upward obstruction of Phlegm. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Heart, Spleen, Pericardium
Defining presentations
Palpitations; Red face; Bitter taste in the mouth; Rattling sound in the throat; Restlnessness
Treatment principles
Clear Fire in traditional theory.; Transform Phlegm and open the obstructed pathways.; Calm the Mind and moderate agitation.; Regulate Heart qi while addressing the combined excess.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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