Sinus Headache · Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat is a severe pattern in sinus headache, characterized by acute bacterial sinusitis, severe headache, purulent nasal discharge (yellow-green), bitter taste, and irritability. The core pathogenesis is Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat ascending along the channel, causing heat-toxin accumulation in the sinuses, pus formation, and severe headache.