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.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database