| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to reduced thirst |
Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan
Immature Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distension
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Eliminates Digestive Fullness;
Tonifies the Spleen;
Harmonizes the Stomach.
| Weak and deficient Spleen and Stomach lose control over the ascending and descending functions of the Middle Burner. In addition, a combination of Cold and Heat clumps internally. The resulting Cold Heat complex obstructs the Qi and leads to an accumulation of Dampness. | Chronic bronchitis;
Chronic gastritis;
Distension of the abdomen;
Distension of the chest;
Distension of the epigastrium;
Fatigue;
Fullness of the epigastrium;
Poor appetite;
Poor digestion;
Reduced thirst;
Weakness;
Alternating hard stools and loose stools;
Irregular stools;
Pale complexion;
Wiry pulse (Xian) on the right position.
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Kong Xian Dan
Control Mucus Special Pill
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Purges congested fluids;
Eliminates Phlegm.
| Phlegm lurking above and below the diaphragm that obstructs the Qi mechanism. | Cough with sticky-thick sputum;
Piercing pain in the neck;
Ptyalism;
Severe pain in the lower back;
Sudden, piercing pain in the chest;
Tension of the muscles that evolves into a burning, piercing pain;
Cold extremities;
Drowsiness;
Lethargy;
Pain of the extremities;
Poor appetite;
Reduced thirst;
Severe, unremitting headache;
Stertorous breathing, at night;
Tongue with a sticky-greasy coating;
Slippery-Wiry pulse (Hua Xian).
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