What is Wind-Heat?

Feng Re · 風熱 · Pattern Differentiation

An exterior pattern caused by the invasion of Wind and Heat, presenting with fever, slight aversion to cold, sore throat, headache, and a floating, rapid pulse.

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Wind-Heat belongs to the Pattern Differentiation group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Wind-Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

An exterior pattern caused by the invasion of Wind and Heat, presenting with fever, slight aversion to cold, sore throat, headache, and a floating, rapid pulse.

What category does Wind-Heat belong to?

Wind-Heat is part of the Pattern Differentiation group of TCM concepts.

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