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Phlegm Misting the Heart

In traditional theory, Phlegm Misting the Heart describes turbid Phlegm obstructing the Heart's orifices and disturbing clarity of mind. It is a full pattern centered on the Heart system, consciousness, speech, and behavior within traditional language. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Heart, Spleen, Pericardium
Defining presentations
Mental confusion; Unconsciousness; Lethargic and withdrawn state; Incoherent speech; Slurred speech
Treatment principles
Transform and disperse Phlegm in traditional theory; Open the Heart orifices conceptually; Restore clarity of consciousness; Address the source of turbid accumulation

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Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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