Thirst in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different thirst patterns according to TCM theory
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Thirst is the body's natural response to dehydration or the need for fluids. It is characterized by a dry mouth, a desire to drink, and sometimes discomfort if not addressed. Thirst is essential for maintaining fluid balance, allowing the body to function properly. Without adequate hydration, various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, digestion, and circulation, can be impaired.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), thirst is seen as a symptom indicating an imbalance within the body's systems. Unlike the Western view that often considers thirst a straightforward sign of dehydration, TCM explores a deeper underlying imbalance. Various patterns of disharmony, such as Heat, Dampness, Wind, and Yin Deficiency, can cause thirst. Identifying the specific pattern is crucial for effective treatment.
TCM Patterns for Thirst
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: 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.
Heat in the Blood
Thirst
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Toxic-Heat
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Thirst
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Thirst
Along with: Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Excessive sweating, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Aversion to cold, Dry mouth
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Thirst
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, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Exterior-Heat
Thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Excessive sweating, Body pain, Stiff neck
Gallbladder Heat
Thirst
Along with: Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness
Heart Fire blazing
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Heat in Uterus Blood
Thirst
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Flushed face, Anger, Anxiety, Dark urine, Constipation
Heat invading the Channels joints and muscles
Thirst
Along with: Arthralgia, Joints red and hot, Fever, Anxiety, Wind phobia, Swollen joints, Joint stiffness
Liver Fire Blazing
Thirst
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
Thirst
Along with: Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Eye hyperemia, Scanty and dark urine, Constipation
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Thirst
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Lung Heat
Thirst
Along with: Feeling of heat, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne
Damp-Heat
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
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Thirst
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Pericardium Fire
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Thirst
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Thirst
Along with: Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Thirst
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Wind-Heat
Thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Yellowish phlegm
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
Thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, Tonsil swelling
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Thirst
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia, Bad breath
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Thirst
Along with: Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Irritability, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Sinusitis, Bronchial asthma, Viral pneumonia
Heat in Gall Bladder
Thirst
Along with: Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness, Cholecystitis, Icteric hepatitis, Kidney infection
Excess-Heat
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Arthritis, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Lupus
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Thirst
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Irritability, Restlessness, Amenorrhea, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: 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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Thirst
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Thirst
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Thirst
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Wind-Heat
Thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness, Occipital headache, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Yellowish phlegm
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
Thirst
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge, Copious thick yellow sputum, Sneezing, Headaches, Body pain, Tonsil swelling
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: 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.
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Thirst
Along with: Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Excessive sweating, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Lung Dryness
Thirst
Along with: Dry cough, Dry throat, Skin dryness, Hoarse voice
Damp-Heat
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
Summer Heat with Dampness
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: 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 in the limbs
Thirst
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Thirst
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Thirst
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
Thirst
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, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency
Thirst
Along with: Dry throat, Fever, Scanty sputum, Dry cough, Red tongue
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Thirst
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Yin Deficiency
Thirst
Along with: Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Thirst
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Heart Fire blazing
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Pericardium Fire
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Thirst
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: 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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Thirst
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Thirst
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Thirst
Along with: Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Irritability, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Sinusitis, Bronchial asthma, Viral pneumonia
Dryness
Depletes body fluids and primarily damages the lungs
Causes: Thirst
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-Heat or Dry-Fire
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat, Dry cough, Aversion to cold, Dry mouth
Lung Dryness
Thirst
Along with: Dry cough, Dry throat, Skin dryness, Hoarse voice
Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency
Thirst
Along with: Dry throat, Fever, Scanty sputum, Dry cough, Red tongue
Dryness in Large Intestine
Thirst
Along with: Constipation, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness, Bad breath, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Mouth ulcers
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Thirst, Thirsting
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Summer-Heat
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability
Summer Heat with Dampness
Thirst
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps
Thirsting
Along with: Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Irritability, Restlessness, Paralysis, Loss of consciousness, Abnormal behavior, Muscle numbness, Muscle spasm
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Thirst
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
Thirst
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Thirst
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Thirst
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Irritability, Restlessness, Amenorrhea, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Thirst
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.
Yang Excess or Full Yang
Thirst
Along with: Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Herbal Formulas for Thirst
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address thirst
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains excess Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Yin to prevent damage from bitter cold
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Stomatitis...
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Exterior-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Excessive sweating, Body pain, Stiff neck
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Excess-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Arthritis...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat
- Diffuses Lung Qi
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Coughing, Sore throat, Congested nose, Nasal discharge...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Reduces Swelling and Alleviates Pain
- Removes Putridity and Promotes Tissue Regeneration
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Da Qing Long Tang
Addresses these 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Irritability, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis...
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Flushed face, Anger...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Resolves Phlegm
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Gallbladder Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea...
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach and Stops Vomiting
- Regulates Qi and resolves turbidity
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Calms Wheezing
- Disperses Wind-Heat
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Descends Lung Qi and Stops Cough
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Disperses Swelling and Dissipates Nodules
- Benefits the Throat
- Vents pathogenic factors from the Upper Burner
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Flushed face, Anger...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Clears Lung Heat
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
- Stops Cough
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Exterior-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Excessive sweating, Body pain, Stiff neck
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Purges Fire and Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Dries Dampness and clears Damp-Heat
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Disperses Wind
- Nourishes Lung Yin
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Moistens the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Dryness
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry cough, Dry throat, Skin dryness, Hoarse voice
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Generates Fluids
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Unblocks Yang in the Exterior
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Releases the Exterior
- Disperses Wind-Cold
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Vigorously Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Clears interior Heat from the Yangming
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Fire
- Secures the Exterior
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Nourishes Blood
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
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 thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat from the Internal Organs
- Resolves Heat Toxins
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Er Miao San
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Er Qing Gao
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Reduces Swelling
- Alleviates Pain
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Clears Interior Heat
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Guides Wind-Fire downward
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Gua Lou San
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Stomatitis...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Qi and facilitates the resolution of Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood and Resolves Macules
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Huai Jiao Wan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Stops Diarrhea
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Disperses Wind
- Moves Qi
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Flushed face, Anger...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Huo Ren Cong Chi Tang
Addresses these 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Wind
- Nourishes Blood and cools the Blood
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Ke Xue Fang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Calms the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Liang Ge San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Clears Upper Jiao Heat
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Chest and Diaphragm
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine...
Liu Yi San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes Urination
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Mu Li San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Secures the Exterior
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Subdues Floating Yang
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
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 thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Drains Kidney Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Qing Luo Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat from the Lung collaterals
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Generates Fluids
- Clears the Head and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Qing Xin Li Ge Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat and Reduces Swelling
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Cools the diaphragm and clears the Heart
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Benefits Qi and Nourishes Yin
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat...
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Lung and Kidney Qi
- Stops Cough and Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Aids the Kidneys in Grasping Qi
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces swelling and induces ulceration
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Resolves Phlegm and Disperses Accumulation
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Sang Xing Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses warm Dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
- Stops Cough
- Clears Lung Heat
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat...
Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears Residual Heat from the Lungs
- Stops Cough
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach and Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry throat, Fever, Scanty sputum, Dry cough, Red tongue
Shao Yao Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Invigorates Blood and Moves Qi
- Resolves Toxicity
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
- Stops Dysentery
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops Diarrhea
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Clears Fire and eliminates Phlegm
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Opens the Heart Orifices
- Nourishes Yin and clears Heat
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Drains Fire
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria...
Shi Wei Bai Du San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and transforms Dampness
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
- Expels Pus and Reduces Swelling
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Purges Heat from the Lower Burner
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Nourishes Blood and Unblocks the Vessels
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Irritability, Restlessness, Amenorrhea...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Clears Interior Heat
- Promotes Bowel Movement
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps
How it manifests:
Thirsting
Accompanying symptoms:
Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Irritability, Restlessness, Paralysis...
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Disperses Swelling and Dissipates Nodules
- Disperses Swelling and Dissipates Abscesses
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Disperses Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Eliminates distention and disperses clumping
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Xiao Feng San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and Stops Itching
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these thirst 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 Thirst Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Xie Bai San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Stops Cough
- Calms Wheezing
- Clears Residual Heat from the Lungs
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Lung Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, High fever, Cough with thin yellow sputum, Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Acne
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xing Su San
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses Cool Dryness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Excessive sweating, Sore throat, Skin dryness, Dry nose, Dry throat...
Xuan Bi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Opens Lung Qi to transform Dampness
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Heat invading the Channels joints and muscles
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Arthralgia, Joints red and hot, Fever, Anxiety, Wind phobia, Swollen joints...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Liver Fire
- Regulates Qi and Promotes Menstruation
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Cools the Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Protects the Stomach
- Generates Fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears deficiency Heat from the Stomach
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Drains Fire
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Stomatitis...
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine...
Zeng Ye Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Clears Heat
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Dryness in Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Constipation, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness...
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Transforms Turbidity
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Expels Phlegm
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Zhu Ye Liu Bang Tang
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Vents Rashes
- Clears Lung and Stomach Heat
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Wind-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Sneezing, Coughing, Nasal discharge, Occipital stiffness...
Zi Dang Gao
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moistens the skin and promotes tissue regeneration
- Relieves pain and stops itching
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these thirst patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Liver
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Astringes and Secures Essence
Addresses These Thirst Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Thirst
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine...
Tuo Li Xiao Du San
Traditional formula for thirst
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Supports the Interior (Tuo Li)
- Resolves Toxicity
- Expels Pus
- Promotes Tissue Regeneration and Heals Sores