Post-Herpetic Neuralgia · Liver Channel Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Liver Channel Heat is a common pattern in post-herpetic neuralgia, characterized by neuropathic burning pain, redness, irritability, and bitter taste. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Liver Channel Heat following herpes zoster infection, causing residual heat in the nerves, burning pain, and hyperalgesia.