| Empty-Heat | Full-Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Skin | Scarlet-red, not raised painless skin eruptions | Red, hot painful skin eruptions | 
| Thirst | Desire to drink in small sips | Desire to drink cold water | 
| Bowels | Dry stools, no abdominal pain | Constipation, abdominal pain | 
| Face | Malar flush | Whole face red | 
| Tongue | Red and Peeled | Red with yellow coating | 
| Sleep | Waking up frequently during the night or early morning | Dream-disturbed, very restless | 
| Fever | Low-grade fever in the afternoon | High fever | 
| Mind | Vague anxiety, fidgeting | Very restless and agitated | 
| Bleeding | Slight | Profuse | 
| Taste | No bitter taste | Bitter taste | 
| Feeling of heat | In the afternoon or evening | All day | 
| Treatment method | Nourish Yin, clear Empty-Heat | Clear Heat | 
| Eyelid | Thin red line inside eyelid | Red all over inside eyelid | 
| Pulse | Floating-Empty, Rapid | Full-Rapid-Overflowing |