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| Possible synonyms |
| Xerostomia Lack of saliva Salivary gland disorders Dryness of the mouth |
| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to dry mouth |
| Xiao Luo Wan Reduce Scrofula Pill; Scrophularia and Fritillaria Pill |
Clears Heat; Transforms Phlegm; Softens nodules; Reduces nodules. | Nodules in the neck due to the depletion of the Liver and Kidney-Yin which gives rise to Fire from Deficiency that consumes the fluids and produces Phlegm. | Dry mouth; Dry throat; Goiter; Scrofula; Hyperthyroidism; Thyroiditis; Red tongue; Slippery-Rapid pulse (Hua Shu); Rapid-Wiry pulse (Shu Xian). |
| E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction |
Nourishes Yin and Blood; Calms Liver-Wind. | Internal movement of Wind arising from Blood and Yin Deficiency. The cause is usually long-standing retention of pathogenic Heat that scorches in the Interior and injures the true Yin (Kidney Yin) and the Blood. | Encephalitis; Meningitis; Muscle spasms; Stiffness and twitching of the extremities; Dizziness; Dry mouth; Parched lips; Restless legs; Scarlet red tongue; Fine-Rapid pulse (Xi Shu). |
| Suan Zao Ren Tang Sour Jujube Decoction; Zizyphus Decoction |
Nourishes Blood; Calms the Mind; Clears Heat. | Consumption due to Liver Blood Deficiency together with Empty-Heat. | Dizziness; Insomnia; Irritability; Many dreams; Nervous breakdown; Night sweating; Palpitations; Restless sleep; Dry mouth; Dry throat; Red, dry tongue; Fine-Rapid-Wiry pulse (Xi Shu Xian). |