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For cases of deficiency-consumption (Xu Lao) manifesting as dry mouth and tongue, the etiology is invariably damage from overexertion. This leads to obstruction in the flow of Blood and Qi, a reduction in Body Fluids (Jin Ye), and failure of Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) Qi to circulate properly. Consequently, there is deficiency-cold in the Lower Jiao (Lower Burner) and heat generation in the Upper Jiao, resulting in these symptoms.

To treat deficiency-consumption with dry mouth and tongue, weakness in the legs and knees, and deficiency-exhaustion in the Lower Jiao, Huangyang Shen Tang (Yellow Sheep Kidney Decoction) is indicated.
Ingredients: Sheep Kidney (one pair, membrane removed, cut into eight slices), Cishi (Magnetite, two liang, crushed and washed with water until the red juice is gone), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, one liang, sliced), Digupi (Lycii Cortex, three fen), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, three fen), Baifuling (Poria with Hostwood, amount omitted in text).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are crushed and sieved to make a powder. For each dose, first boil the sheep kidney in one and a half da zhen (large measuring cup) of water until reduced to one da zhen. Remove the kidney and the floating fat from the surface. Then add one liang of the herbal powder and decoct further. Strain and take warm at any time.

To treat deficiency-consumption with vexatious pain in the four limbs, dry mouth and tongue, sallow complexion, and loss of taste, Sheng Gan Di Huang San (Raw Dried Rehmannia Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Sheng Gan Di Huang (Dried Raw Rehmanniae Radix, one liang), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, one liang, radix removed), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma, one liang), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, three fen, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow, placenta removed), Chi Shaoyao (Red Paeoniae Radix, one liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted to make a powder. Take four qian per dose with one zhong zhen (medium measuring cup) of water, decoct until reduced to six-tenths volume. Strain and take warm at any time.

To treat deficiency-consumption with dry mouth and tongue, Shengma San (Cimicifugae Radix Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Chuan Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, two liang), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, two liang, heart removed), Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, one or two liang), Lingyangjiaoxie (Saiga Tataricae Cornu, one liang), Chi Shaoyao (Red Paeoniae Radix, two liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are crushed and sieved to make a powder. Take four qian per dose with one zhong zhen of water, decoct until reduced to six-tenths volume. Strain and take warm at any time.

Another prescription.
Ingredients: Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, two liang, heart removed and dried), Weirui (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, one liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, half liang, whiskers removed), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen, one liang, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed end removed, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are coarsely ground and sifted to make a powder. Take three qian per dose with one zhong zhen of water, decoct until reduced to six-tenths volume. Strain and take warm at any time.

To treat deficiency-consumption with dry mouth and tongue, mental restlessness and thirst, and insomnia, Suanzaoren San (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen Powder) is indicated.
Ingredients: Suanzaoren (Ziziphi Spinosae Semen), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, radix tip removed), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, sliced), Wumei (Mume Fructus, slightly stir-fried), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed), Baifuling (Poria with Hostwood, all one liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are crushed and sieved to make a powder. Take four qian per dose with one zhong zhen of water, decoct until reduced to six-tenths volume. Strain and take warm at any time.

To treat deficiency-consumption with emaciation, vexatious heat, dry mouth and tongue, and anorexia, Huangqi Wan (Astragalus Pill) is indicated.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix, sliced), Gegen (Puerariae Radix, sliced), Wumei (Mume Fructus, slightly stir-fried), Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, heart removed and dried), Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix, heart removed and dried, all one liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Mix with refined honey and pound for 300-200 strikes to form pills the size of quail eggs. Each dose consists of one pill wrapped in silk, held in the mouth to dissolve and swallow the saliva. Replace when finished.

Another prescription.
Ingredients: Xingren (Armeniacae Semen, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed end removed, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow), Wumei (Mume Fructus, slightly stir-fried), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted until slightly red and sliced), Tiandong (Asparagi Radix, heart removed and dried, all one liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Mix with boiled jujube pulp and a small amount of refined honey to form pills the size of quail eggs. At any time, hold one pill wrapped in silk in the mouth and swallow the saliva.

To treat deficiency-consumption with dry mouth and tongue, Gancao Wan (Licorice Pill) is indicated.
Ingredients: Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, one liang, roasted until slightly red and sliced), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, one liang, radix tip removed), Sheng Gan Di Huang (Dried Raw Rehmanniae Radix, one or two liang), Wumei (Mume Fructus, one liang, slightly stir-fried).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Mix with jujube pulp and refined honey, pounding for 300-200 strikes to form pills the size of quail eggs. Each dose consists of one pill wrapped in silk, held in the mouth to dissolve and swallow the saliva.

To treat deficiency-consumption with vexatious heat, dry mouth and tongue, and excessive thirst, Gualougen Wan (Trichosanthes Root Pill) is indicated.
Ingredients: Gualougen (Trichosanthis Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted until slightly red and sliced), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen, soaked in hot water, skin and pointed end removed, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow), Wumei (Mume Fructus, slightly stir-fried, all one liang).
Preparation and Administration: The above herbs are ground into fine powder. Mix with boiled jujube pulp and a little honey to form pills the size of quail eggs. Each dose consists of one pill wrapped in silk, held in the mouth to dissolve and swallow the saliva, four to five times daily.

Another prescription.
Ingredients: Lao (Fermented Milk Product, three he), Su (Clarified Butter, three he), Mi (Honey, three he), Chuan Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, one liang, sliced, slightly stir-fried, and ground).
Preparation and Administration: Mix the ingredients and simmer slowly in a silver pot until resembling thin syrup. At any time, hold one tea spoon in the mouth and swallow.

Another prescription.
Ingredients: Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, half jin, crushed and wrapped in silk), Mi (Honey, half sheng or half jin).
Preparation and Administration: Boil the wrapped gypsum in three large cups of water until reduced to one and a half cups. Remove the gypsum, add the honey, and simmer until reduced to one cup. Let cool before drinking.

Another prescription.
Ingredients: Maidong (Ophiopogonis Radix, two liang, heart removed), Zao (Jujubae Fructus, thirty pieces, torn open).
Preparation and Administration: Mix with honey and steam until the rice is cooked. At any time, take three to two pieces and consume.

Another prescription.
Ingredients: Yangtou sui (Sheep head marrow, size of a chicken egg).
Preparation and Administration: Dissolve in warm wine and take.