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Wind-Heat

In traditional theory, Wind-Heat is a full exterior pattern affecting the exterior and the Lung system. Its conceptual role is to describe an outwardly active Wind influence combined with Heat that disturbs Lung dissemination and the throat and nose. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Lungs
Defining presentations
Aversion to cold; Fever; Sneezing; Coughing; Runny nose
Treatment principles
Release the exterior; Disperse Wind and clear Heat; Promote Lung qi dissemination; Protect body fluids from further consumption

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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