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Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium

In traditional theory, this is a replete Pericardium-related disturbance in which phlegm and fire obstruct the chest and unsettle the mind. It represents a combined pathogenic-factor pattern with marked mental, speech, and chest manifestations. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Pericardium, Heart, Liver, Spleen
Defining presentations
Palpitations; Red face; Bitter taste in the mouth; Rattling sound in the throat; Restlnessness
Treatment principles
Clear traditional fire from the Pericardium network.; Transform phlegm and restore communication with the clear orifices.; Calm the shen and moderate agitation.; Regulate chest qi while respecting the replete nature of the presentation.

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Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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