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Wind Cold with Internal Heat

In traditional theory, this is a full pattern combining exterior wind-cold with an internal heat component. Its conceptual scope includes the exterior, lung-related functions, qi movement, and internal heat affecting the chest, fluids, or spirit. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Lungs, Stomach
Defining presentations
Strong fever; Strong chills; No sweating; Headaches; General sensation of heaviness
Treatment principles
Release the exterior without trapping the internal heat.; Clear internal heat while preserving appropriate exterior diffusion.; Protect fluids when thirst or dryness is prominent.; Separate the cold and heat components conceptually.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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