TCM heart fire pattern; pent-up anger
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heart fire (TCM pattern); internal heat disturbing the heart with irritability and thirst
technicalIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, refers to a pathological pattern of excessive heat in the heart meridian, often caused by emotional stress or yin deficiency.
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that abundant heart fire leads to insomnia and excessive dreaming.
He recently developed sores on his mouth and tongue; the doctor said it was due to excessive heart fire.
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Chinese herbs that clear heart fire include Coptis and lotus plumule.
Staying up late for long periods can easily cause heart fire to rise, resulting in dry mouth and tongue pain.
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pent-up anger; inner rage; suppressed fury
neutralFigurative expression referring to anger or irritation held inside that one struggles to control.
He forcibly suppressed his anger and did not explode on the spot.
Hearing those words, her anger flared up and she almost cried.
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You need to learn to control your anger and not get mad at the drop of a hat.
Despite being filled with rage, he still suppressed his anger and maintained silence.