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Sinus Headache - Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat Pattern
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.