Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
In traditional theory, Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs denotes retained fluids spreading into the superficial tissues and extremities. Its conceptual role is to explain heaviness, muscle pain, swelling, impaired sweating, and respiratory signs within a full-pattern fluid obstruction. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Lungs, Spleen
- Defining presentations
- Feeling of heaviness of body; Pain in the muscles; No sweat; No desire to drink; Coughing with copious white sputum
- Treatment principles
- Distribute retained fluids; Release exterior obstruction; Promote sweating in theory; Transform phlegm and dampness
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database