What is the meaning of “Excessive Empty Fire”?

Excessive deficiency fire refers to the deficiency of fluid, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of yang (deficiency of yin fluid and hyperactivity of yang) resulting in fire-heat syndrome, the patient will have a generalized hot flashes (a burst of heat), dry mouth and tongue and other symptoms. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral Zhi Bai Di Huang Pills and other proprietary Chinese medicines to regulate, in addition, usually should adjust the diet, appropriate exercise. The main symptoms of patients with hyperactive deficiency fire are hot flashes, dry mouth and tongue, emaciation, restlessness, anxiety and insomnia, and fine pulse (pulse becomes narrower and finer and the rate is accelerated). Patients can take Chinese medicines such as Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan to regulate the condition as prescribed by the doctor. Patients with hyperactive deficiency fire should improve their diet, focusing on light and nutritious food, and reduce spicy, stimulating and greasy food, such as chili peppers, garlic and fatty meat. In addition, patients should do appropriate exercise, such as jogging, swimming, playing ball, etc.. Patients with hyperactive deficiency fire should go to the hospital in time, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication to regulate, and avoid unauthorized use of medication.