Cold

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寒 (Hán)

Pathogenic Factors

The Yin pathogen that contracts, congeals, and slows.

Overview

Cold injures Yang, contracts and obstructs, and congeals Qi and Blood, producing pain that is relieved by warmth.

Key Points

  • Damages Yang; contracts
  • Severe fixed pain relieved by warmth
  • Clear/white discharges

Clinical Significance

Cold patterns → aversion to cold, cold limbs, pain better with warmth, clear fluids.

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