Phlegm-Fluids in the chest and hypochondrium
This mixed full-empty pattern describes phlegm-fluids lodged in the chest and hypochondrial region, without assigning a single Zang-Fu affinity in the source index. In traditional theory, it represents fluid obstruction affecting chest qi movement and the relationship between the middle burner and upper trunk. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full/Empty
- Organ affinity
- Lungs, Spleen, Kidneys, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Treatment principles
- Transform phlegm-fluids; Regulate chest qi; Open fluid pathways in theory; Harmonize the middle and upper regions
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database