Dry Mouth in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different dry mouth patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, refers to a condition where the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Saliva is pivotal for digestion, helps prevent tooth decay, and acts as a cleanser for the mouth, which makes the lack of it more than a minor inconvenience. Symptoms can include a sticky, dry feeling in the mouth, frequent thirst, sores in the mouth, and a dry, red, raw tongue.
From the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, dry mouth isn't just a symptom—it's a signal of underlying disharmony within the body. TCM posits that health is a state of balance among internal and external influences.
When disharmony occurs—whether from external factors like climate or internal issues like emotional stress—it can affect the body's Qi, or vital energy. Identifying the specific pattern of imbalance causing dry mouth is crucial to restoring harmony and health.
TCM Patterns for Dry Mouth
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Dry mouth
Yin Deficiency represents a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's yin fluids - blood, essence, and body fluids - become depleted, losing their ability to cool, moisten, and anchor the yang energy, resulting in relative hyperactivity of yang and internal heat manifestations.
Heart Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night dry coughing, Dry throat, Emaciation, Exertional dyspnea, Lower back pain, Night sweats, Hearing loss, Oliguria
Lung Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
Dry mouth
Along with: Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry tongue, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Hair graying, Hair loss
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Dry mouth
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Stomach Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Dry mouth
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.
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Dry mouth
Along with: Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Aversion to cold
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Heat in the Blood
Dry mouth
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Damp-Heat
Dry mouth
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
Phlegm-Heat
Dry mouth
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Stomach Heat or Fire
Dry mouth
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Dry mouth
Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Lower back pain, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs, Scanty and dark urine, Painful urination, Dry throat
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Dry mouth
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Dry mouth
Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Dry mouth
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Stomach Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Dryness
Depletes body fluids and primarily damages the lungs
Causes: Dry mouth
Dryness is the predominant pathogenic factor of autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It represents environmental dryness that damages the body's fluids and particularly affects the respiratory system.
Dry-Cold
Dry mouth
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Aversion to cold, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry throat, Coughing, Scanty sputum
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Dry mouth
Along with: Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Aversion to cold
Dry-Wind
Dry mouth
Along with: Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Sore throat, Dry tongue
Large Intestine Dryness
Dry mouth
Along with: Dry stools, Dry throat, Emaciation, Dizziness, Bad breath
Dryness in Large Intestine
Dry mouth
Along with: Constipation, Thirst, Dry stools, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness, Bad breath, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Mouth ulcers
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Dry mouth
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Dry mouth
Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Stomach Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Dry mouth
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Dry mouth
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
Dry mouth
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry throat, Loss of appetite, Irregular periods, Leukorrhea, Breast engorgement
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Dry mouth
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.
Damp-Heat
Dry mouth
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
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Dry mouth
Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Lower back pain, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs, Scanty and dark urine, Painful urination, Dry throat
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Dry mouth
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Dry mouth
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Dry mouth
Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
Dry mouth
Along with: Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Loss of appetite, Craving for sour foods, Dry throat, Acid reflux, Vomiting undigested food
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Dry mouth
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.
Dry-Cold
Dry mouth
Along with: Fever, Headaches, Aversion to cold, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry throat, Coughing, Scanty sputum
Stomach Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Dry mouth
Essence Deficiency is a fundamental pattern category in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving insufficient Jing (精), the vital substance that governs human growth, development, reproduction, and the aging process. Jing forms the material foundation of life itself, stored primarily in the Kidneys, and manifests throughout the body as the source of constitutional strength and vitality.
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Body Fluids Deficiency
Insufficient body fluids leading to dryness, loss of moisture and nourishment
Causes: Dry mouth
Body Fluids Deficiency refers to the pathological state when the body's normal fluids (jin ye) are depleted, resulting in inadequate moisture and nourishment for organs, tissues, and orifices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, body fluids encompass all normal liquid substances except blood - including saliva, tears, joint fluid, organ secretions, and metabolic fluids that maintain the body's moisture and suppleness.
Body Fluids Deficiency
Dry mouth
Along with: Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue, Dry throat, Dry stools
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Dry mouth
Yang Excess represents pathological hyperactivity of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as excessive heat, inflammation, and overstimulation that disrupts the normal balance between yin and yang, causing various acute and intense symptoms.
Liver Yang Rising
Dry mouth
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Insomnia, Irritability, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Dry mouth
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-Heat
Dry mouth
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Dry mouth
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.
Dry-Wind
Dry mouth
Along with: Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Sore throat, Dry tongue
Herbal Formulas for Dry Mouth
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address dry mouth
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Xing Su San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses Cool Dryness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue, Dry throat...
Dry-Cold
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Headaches, Aversion to cold, Skin dryness, Lack of sweating, Dry throat...
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Zeng Ye Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears Heat
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue, Dry throat...
Large Intestine Dryness
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry stools, Dry throat, Emaciation, Dizziness, Bad breath
Dryness in Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Constipation, Thirst, Dry stools, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens Dryness
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue, Dry throat...
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood and Resolves Macules
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Descends Qi
- Generates Fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Descends Lung Qi and Stops Cough
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Moistens the Lungs
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
- Clears Lung Heat
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Stops Cough
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Sang Xing Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses warm Dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
- Stops Cough
- Clears Lung Heat
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Thirst, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose...
Dry-Wind
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops Diarrhea
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue...
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Middle
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry throat...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements True Yin
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Nourishes Lung Yin
- Moistens Dryness
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night dry coughing, Dry throat, Emaciation, Exertional dyspnea...
Ba Zheng San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty and yellow urine, Lower back pain, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Moistens the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Dissipates Nodules
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Dries Dampness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Loss of appetite...
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Drains Dampness
- Separates the Clear from the Turbid
- Transforms Turbidity
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung Yin
- Clears Lung Heat
- Stops Cough and Calms Wheezing
- Stops Bleeding
- Resolves Phlegm
- Descends Lung Qi and Stops Cough
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Interior Heat
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood and harmonizes the Ying level
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Fire
- Secures the Exterior
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Nourishes Blood
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles...
Ding Chuan Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
- Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these dry mouth 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 Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Er Miao San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Dispels Dampness and Unblocks Painful Obstruction
- Secures the Kidneys and Stops Vaginal Discharge
- Kills Parasites and Eliminates Lice
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Tonifies the Liver
- Cools the Blood
- Stops Bleeding
- Blackens the Hair and Beard
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry tongue, Dizziness, Blurry vision...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Parasites
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers...
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens Dryness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gua Lou San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moistens dryness and alleviates pain
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gun Tan Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire and expels Phlegm
- Descends Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Lung and Stomach Heat
- Opens the bowels and purges accumulation
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and descends Fire
- Clears Heart Fire
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Heat from the Liver and Blood
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination...
Jiu Xian San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Resolves Phlegm
- Descends Qi
- Calms Wheezing
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat...
Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
- Drains Heat from the Stomach and Intestines
- Descends Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Large Intestine Dryness
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry stools, Dry throat, Emaciation, Dizziness, Bad breath
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and stops cough
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Lung Heat
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Astringes to Stop Uterine Bleeding
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes Yin
- Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Depressed Heat
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Nutritive Level
- Resolves Heat Toxins
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Consolidates the Exterior and Stops Sweating
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Drains Fire
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Calms the Spirit
- Clears deficiency Heat and eliminates irritability
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Calms the Heart and Quiets the Spirit
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Clears Interior Heat
- Promotes Bowel Movement
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Xiang Sha Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these dry mouth 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 Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Morning sickness
Xie Huang San
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Disperses Depressed Heat
- Awakens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers...
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat
- Cools the Blood
- Moistens Dryness
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Protects the Stomach
- Generates Fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears deficiency Heat from the Stomach
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Drains Fire
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Subdues Yang and settles anxiety
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
- Promotes Quality Sleep
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry throat...
Zuo Jin Wan
Addresses these dry mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Drains Dampness
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
Addresses These Dry Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Dry mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Loss of appetite...
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Traditional formula for dry mouth
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Descends Lung Qi and Stops Cough