| 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 |