Fire / Heat (Huo / Re)
火huǒ / rè · Pathogenic Factors
Fire and Heat are Yang pathogenic factors that cause high fever, redness, thirst, restlessness, and a rapid pulse, and can drive the Blood recklessly or generate Wind. Heat is milder and more diffuse, while Fire is more intense and tends to flare upward and consume fluids.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.