Small Intestine Deficient and Cold
In traditional theory, this is an empty-cold pattern involving the Small Intestine's transforming and separating functions. Its conceptual role is to represent weakened warming and qi activity, with cold affecting abdominal comfort and fluid handling. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Small Intestine, Spleen
- Defining presentations
- Borborygmi; Abdominal pain alleviated by pressure; Desire for hot drinks; Diarrhea; Pale and abudant urination
- Treatment principles
- Warm the deficient Small Intestine dynamic.; Support qi transformation and separation.; Regulate lower abdominal fluid movement.; Harmonize the intestinal response to cold.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database