PC Patterns (Excess)

Question 1

What are the clinical manifestations of PC-Fire

Answer 1

Palpitations, a feeling of tightness and heat of the chest, slight chest ache, rapid breathing, thirst, mouth and tongue ulcers, mental restlessness, feeling agitated, feeling of heat, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, red face, bitter taste, heavy periods

Question 2

What is the tongue presentation for PC-Fire?

Answer 2

Red, tip redder and swollen with red points, yellow coating. May be a midline crack reaching to the tip.

Question 3

What is the pulse for PC-Fire?

Answer 3

Full-Rapid-Overflowing especially on the L Front position. Could also be Hasty (Rapid and stopping at irregular intervals)

Question 4

What are the pathological precursors of PC-Fire?

Answer 4

LV-Fire

Question 5

What are the pathological developments from PC-Fire?

Answer 5

HT-Yin deficiency & LV-Fire

Question 6

What is the treatment principle for PC-Fire?

Answer 6

Drain Fire of the HT and PC

Question 7

What are the clinical manifestation of PC-Qi Stagnation?

Answer 7

Feeling of distention and slight pain in the chest, feeling of tightness of the chest, slight shortness of breath, feeling of lump in the throat, palpitations, depression, irritability, poor appetite, weak and cold limbs, slightly purple lips, pale complexion

Question 8

What is the tongue presentation for PC-Qi Stagnation?

Answer 8

Slightly pale-purple on the sides in the chest area

Question 9

What is the pulse for PC-Qi Stagnation?

Answer 9

Empty, but very slightly overflowing on the L Front position

Question 10

What are the pathological precursors of PC-Qi Stagnation?

Answer 10

LV-Qi Stagnation

Question 11

What are the pathological developments from PC-Qi Stagnation?

Answer 11

LV-Qi Stagnation

Blood Stasis

Question 12

What is the treatment principle for PC-Qi Stagnation?

Answer 12

Move Qi in the chest, regulate the PC and HT, calm the Mind