Patterns

Breast Hyperplasia · Chong-Ren Disharmony Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 7 min Body Area: Chest Pattern Overview # Chong-Ren Disharmony is a common pattern in breast hyperplasia, characterized by HPO axis dysfunction, cyclic breast hyperplasia and regression disorder, and sex hormone rhythm disturbance. The core pathogenesis is Chong-Ren meridian dysfunction causing hormonal rhythm disturbance, leading to cyclic breast hyperplasia and regression disorder. ...

Breast Hyperplasia · Liver-Qi Stagnation Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 7 min Body Area: Chest Pattern Overview # Liver-Qi Stagnation is the most common pattern in breast hyperplasia, characterized by estrogen-progesterone imbalance, breast pain and distension related to stress, palpable nodules, and premenstrual aggravation. The core pathogenesis is emotional stress causing Liver-Qi stagnation, leading to breast ductal and stromal hyperplasia, elevated estrogen, and elevated prolactin. ...

Breast Hyperplasia · Phlegm-Blood Stasis Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 7 min Body Area: Chest Pattern Overview # Phlegm-Blood Stasis is a common pattern in breast hyperplasia, characterized by breast tissue fibrosis and cyst formation, firm nodules, pain, and local microcirculatory disturbance. The core pathogenesis is Phlegm-Dampness and Blood Stasis intermingling in the breast, leading to collagen fiber hyperplasia, fibrosis, and cyst formation. ...

Breast Hyperplasia · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 7 min Body Area: Chest Pattern Overview # Qi-Blood Deficiency is a chronic pattern in breast hyperplasia, characterized by reduced breast tissue repair capacity, fatigue, pale complexion, poor appetite, and weakness. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood failing to nourish the breast tissue, leading to reduced tissue repair capacity and impaired endocrine regulation. ...

Bunion Pain · Blood Stasis Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Foot Pattern Overview # Blood Stasis is a chronic pattern in bunion pain, characterized by chronic bursitis with fibrosis, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is prolonged stasis of blood in the bunion area, leading to tissue fibrosis, chronic inflammation, and persistent pain. ...

Bunion Pain · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Foot Pattern Overview # Damp-Heat Bi is an acute inflammatory pattern in bunion pain, characterized by acute bursitis with erythema, swelling, redness, and burning pain. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the bunion joint, causing intense local inflammation and fluid exudation. ...

Bunion Pain · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Foot Pattern Overview # Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in bunion pain, characterized by bone degeneration, chronic pain, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the bones and tendons by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to progressive joint deformity and pain. ...

Bunion Pain · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Foot Pattern Overview # Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in bunion pain, characterized by joint capsule inflammation with cold pain, stiffness, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the first metatarsophalangeal joint, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow and joint dysfunction. ...

Calf Pain · Blood Stasis Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Leg Pattern Overview # Blood Stasis is a common pattern in calf pain, characterized by sharp pain, deep vein issues or muscle strain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of blood in the calf collaterals following injury or venous insufficiency, leading to pain and impaired circulation. ...

Calf Pain · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Leg Pattern Overview # Damp-Heat Bi is an acute inflammatory pattern in calf pain, characterized by inflammatory myopathy, swelling, redness, and burning pain. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the calf muscles, causing local inflammation, edema, and impaired muscle function. ...

Calf Pain · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Leg Pattern Overview # Qi-Blood Deficiency is a chronic pattern in calf pain, characterized by muscle fatigue, cramping, chronic weakness, and poor recovery after exercise. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the calf muscles, leading to muscle fatigue, cramping, and delayed recovery. ...

Calf Pain · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern # Updated: June 23, 2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM Reading Time: 6 min Body Area: Leg Pattern Overview # Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in calf pain, characterized by muscle cramping, cold sensitivity, heavy sensation, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the calf meridians, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow and muscle spasm. ...