Absence Of Thirst in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different absence of thirst patterns according to TCM theory
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Absence of thirst refers to a lack of desire or aversion to drinking fluids, even when the body might need hydration. This condition can be a symptom of underlying health issues and should not be overlooked. In some cases, individuals may experience other related symptoms, such as general weakness or fatigue. Understanding and addressing the absence of thirst is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the absence of thirst is seen as a sign of internal disharmony rather than merely a hydration issue. TCM practitioners believe that various patterns of disharmony within the body's systems can lead to this symptom. Identifying the correct underlying pattern is crucial for effective treatment. Unlike Western medicine, which may focus on hydration levels alone, TCM looks at the broader picture of bodily functions and imbalances.
TCM Patterns for Absence Of Thirst
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: No thirst
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
No thirst
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Empty-Cold
No thirst
Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Clear urination, Frequent urination
Exterior-Cold
No thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Chills
Greater Yin stage
No thirst
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
No thirst
Along with: Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Frequent pale urination
Wind-Cold
No thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness, Congested nose, White and watery sputum
Wind-Cold-Damp
No thirst
Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
No thirst
Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine, Cluster headache, Trigeminal neuralgia, Piriformis syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: No thirst
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
No thirst
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Damp-Heat
No thirst
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Dampness in the Gallbladder
No thirst
Along with: Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Yellow sclera, Cloudy urine, Absence of thirst, Sticky taste in the mouth, Dull headache, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Phlegm
No thirst
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Wind-Cold-Damp
No thirst
Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
No thirst
Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine, Cluster headache, Trigeminal neuralgia, Piriformis syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: No thirst
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Greater Yin stage
No thirst
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
No thirst
Along with: Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Frequent pale urination
Lung Yang Deficiency
No thirst
Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue, Shortness of breath, Absence of thirst, Wheezing, Weak voice
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
No thirst
Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
No thirst
Along with: Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine, Cluster headache, Trigeminal neuralgia, Piriformis syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: No desire to drink, No thirst
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm-Fluids
No desire to drink
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Edema, Chest distension
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
No thirst, No desire to drink
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Damp-Phlegm
No thirst
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
No thirst
Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: No thirst
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Wind-Cold
No thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache, Occipital stiffness, Congested nose, White and watery sputum
Wind-Cold-Damp
No thirst
Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools
Yang Collapse
Sudden, catastrophic loss of yang energy causing systemic shutdown with cold sweating, frozen extremities, and consciousness fading
Causes: No thirst
Yang Collapse represents the most critical yang deficiency pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine - a life-threatening condition where the body's yang energy suddenly and massively depletes, leading to systemic functional failure.
Collapse of Yang
No thirst
Along with: Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Frequent urination, Diarrhea
Yin Excess
Pathological accumulation of cold, heavy substances causing stagnation, obstruction, and suppression of yang energy with internal cold manifestations
Causes: No thirst
Yin Excess represents patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine where yin-natured pathological substances - cold, phlegm, dampness, and fluids - accumulate excessively in the body, overwhelming yang energy and causing obstruction, stagnation, and cold manifestations throughout the system.
Yin Excess
No thirst
Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: No thirst
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Damp-Heat
No thirst
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Herbal Formulas for Absence Of Thirst
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address absence of thirst
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Disperses stagnation in the chest and diaphragm
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
No desire to drink
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Warms Yang and Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Ma Huang Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms and Unblocks Yang
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Exterior-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst...
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Supplements Earth to Control Water
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
No desire to drink
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Lungs and Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
No thirst, No desire to drink
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Bai Zhu Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and Disperses Cold
- Drains Dampness
- Alleviates Pain
- Expels Wind-Damp from the muscles and flesh
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold-Damp
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst, Dry stools
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys and expels Cold
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Purges Cold Accumulation
- Descends Qi
- Transforms Turbidity
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks Yang in the Exterior
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Releases the Exterior
- Disperses Wind-Cold
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Tonifies Qi
- Descends Qi
- Disperses Cold
- Alleviates Pain
- Stops Vomiting
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Da Qing Long Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Clears Interior Heat
- Eliminates Irritability
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves fluid retention through sweating
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
No thirst, No desire to drink
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Assists Yang
- Dispels Cold-Dampness
- Tonifies Qi
- Dispels Cold and Alleviates Pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Body pain, Bone and joint pain, Cold extremities, Absence of thirst, Aversion to cold, Migraine...
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner and Restores Yang
- Warms the Lungs and Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Disperses Cold
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Turbidity
- Resolves Toxicity
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Benefits the Throat and Reduces Swelling
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Gui Zhi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Muscle Layer
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Middle and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Exterior-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Body pain, Stiff neck, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst...
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Rescues Devastated Yang from Collapse
- Warms the Interior and Dispels Cold
- Tonifies Qi and revives the pulse
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Collapse of Yang
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst...
Huo Ren Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks Yang Qi and releases the Exterior
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Releases the Muscle Layer
- Disperses Wind-Cold
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Aromatically Transforms Dampness
- Disperses Wind-Cold from the Exterior
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stops Diarrhea
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Jia Wei Xiang Su San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Dispels Wind and Stops Pain
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Jin Fei Cao San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Warms the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Jing Fang Bai Du San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Releases the Exterior
- Drains Dampness
- Resolves Toxicity and Reduces Swelling
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Clears Interior Heat
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Relieves Headaches
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Disperses Cold
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Restores the ascending and descending functions of the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Dries Dampness
- Stops Vomiting
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Disperses Cold
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and Transforms Fluid Retention
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Subdues Rushing Qi (Ben Tun)
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
No desire to drink
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Moves Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
- Transforms Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
San Ren Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Qi Movement in the San Jiao
- Transforms Dampness
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Dampness in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Nausea or vomiting...
Shen Fu Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Rescues Devastated Yang from Collapse
- Greatly Tonifies the Source Qi
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Collapse of Yang
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Apathy, Chills, Cold extremities, Bright pale face, Sweating on forehead, Absence of thirst...
Sheng Mai San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Generates Fluids
- Nourishes Yin
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Shi Shen Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Releases the Exterior
- Moves Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Dispels epidemic pathogenic factors
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Si Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Promotes transportation and transformation
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Si Ni Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Rescues Devastated Yang from Collapse
- Warms the Interior and Dispels Cold
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Tonifies Heart and Kidney Yang
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Lesser Yin Cold Transformation
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Desire to lie down curled up, Apathy, Hypersomnia...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
No desire to drink
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Wu Ji San
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
- Dispels Cold-Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital headache...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema
- Transforms Dampness and Moves Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Descends Lung Qi to open the water pathways
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner and tonifies deficiency
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Warms the Liver Channel and Dispels Cold
- Warms the Interior and Dispels Cold
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Warms the Middle Burner
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Drains Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
- Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these absence of thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Absence Of Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
No thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...