Discussion on Application of Harmonizing Method in Treatment of Consumptive Thirst Based on Symptom of Thirst
ZHUANG Zifan
WU Qian
NI Qing
Abstract：Thirst is a common symptom in the progression of consumptive thirst,often caused by imbalances in yin and yang,qi and blood,and dysfunction of zang-fu organs.Therefore,using the harmonizing method to diagnose and treat thirst in consumptive thirst proves to be highly effective.According to the pathogenesis of imbalanced yin and yang in consumptive thirst,treatment should prioritize the harmonization of yin and yang,using both cold and warm medicines,with prescriptions such as Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction(柴胡桂枝干姜汤).Depending on the specific affected organ,treatment should aim to harmonize the corresponding organ.To regulate the stomach and spleen in the middle Jiao,Gancao Xiexin Decoction(甘草泻心汤)can be selected to regulate the central earth.To regulate the qi movement of the zang-fu organs in the triple jiao and balance the cold and heat of the zang-fu organs,Xiaochaihu Decoction(小柴胡汤)and Sini Powder(四逆散)can be chosen to respectively regulate the qi movement of Shaoyang and Shaoyin,and Dachaihu Decoction(大柴胡汤)can regulate the qi movement and clear heat.To give conside-ration to both strengthening the body's resistance and eliminating pathogenic factors and regulate the overall functions of the liver and kidney,Wumei Pill(乌梅丸)can be prescribed.
Keywords：consumptive thirstthirstdiabetes mellitusharmonizing methodharmonizing yin and yangharmo-nizing zang-fu organsclassical formulas
Publication Date：2025-01-04
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 38-41,47 )