HEAT

 Heat:-

Nature of heat:

- Conditions are described as hot , Inflammatory, exacerbated by hot weather. 

- Represents an overactive metabolic process which can result in hypertension, hypothyroidism, ulcers,  skin rashes, colitis, Inflammed arthritic joint.

Main clinical Manifestations:- 

-Feeling of heat.

- Cracked lips.

- Sore throat.

- very thirsty.

- FOUL SMELLING LOOSE STOOLS.

-  Scanty Urination.

- Constipation 

Tongue- Dry crack.

Pulse- Rapid.

FIRE:-

Fire is an extreme form of Heat.

- Fire moves upwards towards the head.

- It is expansive- outward moving.

- Fire damages the blood,  making it reckless. 

- It disturb Shen, Disturb the mind and can cause manic symptoms. 

- Fire is Yang in nature, causes hemorrhages.

- It dries body fluid.

- Depletes Vital energy.

EXCESS FIRE:-

Symptoms:-

- Crave for coldness.

- Flush complexion. 

- Bitter taste, thirst, severe headache, mouth ulcers,  bleeding gums,  red eyes.

- Scanty dark Urination, constipation.

- Insomnia 

- Anxiety, Mental agitation, Manic behaviour.

Tongue:- Red body , and yellow coating .

Pulse- Full and Rapid

DEFICIENT FIRE OR EMPTY HEAT:-

Symptoms:-

-Night sweat.

- Feeling heat in the chest.

- Feeling heat in palm and soles.

- Red cheeks.

- Dry mouth. 

 - AFTERNOON FEVER.

Tongue- Red peeled, or geographic coat.

Pulse- Rapid, floating- Empty.