TCM Patterns
Understand pattern differentiation in Traditional Chinese Medicine — what each pattern means and how it connects to symptoms, herbs, and formulas.
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Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Cold
脾胃虚寒
The warming function of Spleen-Stomach Yang is insufficient, leading to internal Cold. This results in impaired digestio
Yin Deficiency
阴虚
The body's cooling, moistening, and anchoring functions (Yin) are depleted. Without sufficient Yin to contain Yang, rela
Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness
脾虚湿盛
The Spleen's function of transporting and transforming food and fluids is weakened, leading to accumulation of Dampness.
Spleen Qi Deficiency
脾气虚
The Spleen's function of transforming food into Qi and Blood is weakened. Since the Spleen generates Blood that nourishe
Liver Qi Stagnation Invading the Spleen
肝郁乘脾
When Liver Qi stagnates — often from emotional stress, frustration, or anger — it overacts on the Spleen in the Five Ele
Liver Qi Stagnation
肝气郁结
The Liver's function of ensuring smooth Qi flow is impaired, usually due to emotional stress, frustration, or repressed
Damp-Heat in the Intestines
肠道湿热
Dampness and Heat combine and lodge in the Large Intestine, causing acute or subacute inflammatory-type symptoms. This p
Heart Fire
心火亢盛
Excess Heat in the Heart disturbs the Shen, causing extreme restlessness and agitated insomnia. The Shen is the most dir
Heart Blood Deficiency
心血虚
The Heart lacks sufficient Blood to properly anchor the Shen (spirit). Without adequate Blood, the Shen becomes unmoored