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Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency

In traditional theory, this composite pattern describes an exterior Wind-Cold influence superimposed on weakened warming and activating yang. Its conceptual scope often includes the exterior and the Kidney or Spleen yang functions, with cold signs extending beyond the surface. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full/Empty
Organ affinity
Kidneys, Lungs
Defining presentations
Slight fever; Severe chills; Exhaustion; Desire to sleep; Cold extremities
Treatment principles
Release exterior Wind-Cold cautiously within the traditional model; Warm and support yang according to the deficiency dimension; Protect and strengthen defensive qi; Distinguish surface obstruction from deeper empty Cold

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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