Dry Stools in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different dry stools patterns according to TCM theory
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Dry stools, a common digestive issue, refer to bowel movements that are hard, pellet-like, and difficult to pass. This condition often indicates inadequate water content in the intestines, leading to stools that are sometimes dry and break apart into small pieces.
The consistency and nature of stool can significantly affect an individual's comfort and overall digestive health, making it a noteworthy symptom in both conventional and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dry stools are seen not just as a physical discomfort but as a symptom signaling an imbalance within the body's internal systems. TCM interprets this condition through the lenses of Qi (energy), Yin and Yang balance, and the interaction between the body's organs and meridians.
Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony is essential in TCM, as it guides the treatment strategy, whether through herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary adjustments, or a combination of therapies.
TCM Patterns for Dry Stools
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Heat in the Blood
Dry stools
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Dry stools
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Dry stools
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Heat in the Large Intestine
Dry stools
Along with: Constipation, Mouth burning sensation, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Dry tongue
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Dry stools
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality
Liver Fire Blazing
Dry stools
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Dry stools
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Dry stools
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Stomach Heat or Fire
Dry stools
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Dry stools
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Dry stools
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Dry stools
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, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Dry stools
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Dry stools
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 stools
Along with: Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Dry stools
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Yin Deficiency
Dry stools
Along with: Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Dry stools
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Dry stools
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic urticaria
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Dry stools
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Dry stools
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind-Cold-Damp
Dry stools
Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Dry stools
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Wind-Cold-Damp
Dry stools
Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst
Dryness
Depletes body fluids and primarily damages the lungs
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Large Intestine Dryness
Dry stools
Along with: Dry mouth, Dry throat, Emaciation, Dizziness, Bad breath
Dryness in Large Intestine
Dry stools
Along with: Constipation, Thirst, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness, Bad breath, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Mouth ulcers
Body Fluids Deficiency
Insufficient body fluids leading to dryness, loss of moisture and nourishment
Causes: Dry stools
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 stools
Along with: Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue, Dry throat
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Dry stools
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 stools
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Insomnia, Irritability, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Dry stools
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Dry stools
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic urticaria
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Stools sometimes dry and in small pieces
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
Stools sometimes dry and in small pieces
Along with: Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Dry stools
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.
Wind-Cold-Damp
Dry stools
Along with: General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst
Herbal Formulas for Dry Stools
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address dry stools
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission...
Zeng Ye Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Essence
- Lubricates Dryness
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue...
Large Intestine Dryness
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry mouth, Dry throat, Emaciation, Dizziness, Bad breath
Dryness in Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Constipation, Thirst, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Spleen Qi Stagnation
- Tonifies Spleen
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Nourishes the blood
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Intestines
- Invigorates Qi
- Unblocks the bowels
- Drains Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Heat in the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Constipation, Mouth burning sensation, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Dry tongue
Large Intestine Dryness
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry mouth, Dry throat, Emaciation, Dizziness, Bad breath
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue...
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Heat and Dryness in the Lower Burner
- Removes constipation
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
- Moistens the Lung
- Transfers Phlegm
- Clears Heat
- Reliefs Cough
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue...
Bai Zhu Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the channels
- Disperses Cold
- Strenghtens the Middle Burner
- Promotes the resolution of Dampness
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold-Damp
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
General sensation of tightness, Absence of thirst
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang
- Drains internal clumping due to Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Drains Fire
- Stabilizes the Exterior
- Stops sweating
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Causes Fire to descend
- Eliminates irritability
- Calms the spirit
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Mu Li San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Inhibits sweating
- Stabilizes the exterior
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Blood-Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Yin
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Tong Xie Yao Fang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen
- Softens the Liver
- Expels Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Stools sometimes dry and in small pieces
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence...
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Moderately purges Heat accumulation
- Circulates Qi in the Middle
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Stools sometimes dry and in small pieces
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Fire from the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xing Su San
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Dry-Cold
- Disseminates the Lung Qi and relieves cough
- Transforms thin mucus
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Body Fluids Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin dryness, Dry mouth, Dry nose, Dry cough, Dry lips, Dry tongue...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Removes Stagnation
- Drains Fire
- Unblocks the Meridians
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthen the Stomach
- Creates Body Fluids
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Generates Body Fluids
- Nourishes the Yin
- Unblocks the bowels
- Drains Heat
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Mind
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these dry stools patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Dry Stools Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Dry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Jiao Tai Wan
Traditional formula for dry stools
Main Actions
- Restores the functional communication between the Heart and the Kidneys
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Traditional formula for dry stools
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling