夫 渴有三般。一者 渴。二者 中。三者 肾。若饮水多者。小便又少。名曰 渴。
若吃食多。不甚渴。小便数。渐消瘦。名曰 中。若渴饮水不绝。甚者腿膝瘦弱。小便浊。
有脂腋。名曰 肾。此盖由积久嗜食咸物炙肉。饮酒过度。皆成 渴。然大寒凝海。唯酒不
冰。明其酒性酷热。物无以喻如此之味。酒徒耽嗜。不离其口。酣醉以后。制不由己。饮啖
无度
且
方
自可无他。不知此者。纵使金丹玉粒。亦不可救矣。良可悲夫。宜深思之。今以饮食调治。
以助药力也。
治 渴。饮水不止方。
黄丹（三分） 栝蒌根（一两末） 葱白（一握切） 白面（五两） 薤白（一握切）
上件黄丹等末。以水和面。作 饨样。先煮葱薤白令烂熟。即纳 饨煮之。令熟。即并
汁食
治三 。心热气逆。不下食。宜吃杏酪粥方。
煎成浓杏酪（一升） 黄牛乳（一升） 大麦仁（三合折令细滑）
上件药。依常法煮粥食之。入白锡沙糖和之。更大美也。
治 渴。栝蒌粉方。
栝蒌根多取。削去皮。二月三月八月九月造佳。
上于新瓦中磨讫。以水淘。生绢袋摆。如造米粉法。曝干。热渴时。冷水调下一钱服之。
大
治三 。小便数。宜吃羊肺羹方。
羊肺（一具治如食法） 精羊肉（五两切） 粳米（半合） 葱白（五茎切） 生姜（少
许） 盐
醋等
治 渴口干。小便数。宜吃黄雌鸡粥方。
黄雌鸡（一只治如食法。）
上以烂煮取肉。随意食之。其汁和豉作粥食之。亦妙。
又方。
上取牛乳。微温饮之。生饮令人利。熟饮令人渴。故宜微温。与马乳功同。
治 渴口干。心神烦躁。宜吃栝蒌根羹方。
栝蒌根（半斤） 冬瓜（半斤）
上切作小片子。以豉汁中。煮作羹食之。
又方。
上单煎豉汁停冷。渴即饮之。亦佳。
治 渴。神效煮兔方。
兔（一枚） 新桑根白皮（半斤细锉）
上剥兔去皮及肠胃。与桑根白皮同煮。烂熟为度。尽力食肉。并饮其汁。即效。
治 渴。口干渴方。
鹿头（一枚治如食法）
上蒸令熟。细切。入酱醋。任便食之。
治 渴饮水。日夜不止。口干。小便数方。
田中螺（五升）
上以水一斗。浸经宿。每取一大盏。入米一合。煮作粥食之。如渴即饮其水。甚效。
治 渴。发动无时。饮水不足方。
生萝卜（五枚）
上捣捩取汁一大盏。搅粥作饮。频吃甚效。
治 渴。舌焦口干。小便数方。
野鸡（治如食法）
上以水五大盏。煮取三大盏。渴即汁饮之。肉亦任性食之。
Thirst is divided into three types. The first is Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting Syndrome), the second is Zhong Xiao (Middle Wasting), and the third is Shen Xiao (Kidney Wasting). If one drinks much water but urinates little, it is called Xiao Ke.
If one eats much food, feels not very thirsty, urinates frequently, and gradually becomes emaciated, it is called Zhong Xiao. If one is thirsty and drinks incessantly, with severe cases presenting weak legs and knees, turbid urine floating with oily substances, it is called Shen Xiao. These conditions are generally caused by long-term preference for salty foods and roasted meats, and excessive drinking, all of which lead to Xiao Ke. However, in severe cold when seawater freezes, only wine does not freeze, indicating that the nature of wine is extremely hot; no substance can compare to this flavor. Wine enthusiasts indulge in drinking, keeping it constantly at hand. After getting drunk, they lose self-control and eat and drink without limit.
Moreover, although prescriptions can naturally treat other ailments, those who do not understand this principle cannot be saved even by consuming golden elixirs or jade grains (precious medicines). It is truly pitiable. One should ponder this deeply. Now, dietary regulation is used for treatment to assist medicinal efficacy.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with incessant thirst:
Dan Sha (Lead Monoxide, 3 fen)
Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root, 1 liang, powdered)
Cong Bai (Scallion White, 1 handful, chopped)
Bai Mian (White Flour, 5 liang)
Xie Bai (Macrostemon Bulb, 1 handful, chopped)
Powder the above Dan Sha and other ingredients. Mix with water and flour to make wonton skins. First boil the scallions and Xie Bai until soft and cooked, then add the wonton skins and cook until done. Consume both the soup and the solids.
Prescription for treating San Xiao (Three Wastings) with heart heat causing rebellious Qi and inability to eat, recommending Apricot Milk Porridge:
Nong Xing Lao (Thick Apricot Milk, 1 sheng)
Huang Niu Ru (Yellow Cow's Milk, 1 sheng)
Da Mai Ren (Barley Kernels, 3 he, crushed to be fine and smooth)
Cook the above ingredients into porridge according to usual methods. Add Bai Xi Sha Tang (White Tin Sand Sugar) for better taste.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke, Gualou Powder:
Obtain ample Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root), peel it. Best prepared in February, March, August, or September.
Grind on a new tile, wash with water, filter through a raw silk bag, similar to making rice flour. Dry in the sun. When feeling hot and thirsty, mix 1 qian with cold water and take orally. Highly effective.
Prescription for treating San Xiao with frequent urination, recommending Lamb Lung Soup:
Yang Fei (Lamb Lung, 1 set, processed as food)
Jing Yang Rou (Lean Lamb Meat, 5 liang, cut)
Jing Mi (Glutinous Rice, 0.5 he)
Cong Bai (Scallion White, 5 stalks, chopped)
Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger, a small amount)
Yan (Salt), Cu (Vinegar), etc.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with dry mouth and frequent urination, recommending Yellow Hen Porridge:
Huang Ci Ji (Yellow Female Chicken, 1 bird, processed as food)
Boil thoroughly to extract meat, consume as desired. Use the broth with Chi (Fermented Soybeans) to make porridge, which is also excellent.
Another prescription:
Take Niu Ru (Cow's Milk), drink it slightly warm. Raw milk causes diarrhea, while fully cooked milk may cause thirst, so slight warmth is appropriate. Its efficacy is similar to Ma Ru (Horse Milk).
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with dry mouth and mental restlessness, recommending Gualou Gen Soup:
Gualou Gen (Trichosanthes Root, 0.5 jin)
Dong Gua (Winter Melon, 0.5 jin)
Cut into small slices. Cook in Chi Zhi (Soybean Juice) to make soup and consume.
Another prescription:
Decoct Chi Zhi (Soybean Juice) alone, let it cool, and drink when thirsty. Also good.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke, Divine Effect Boiled Rabbit:
Tu Zi (Rabbit, 1 piece)
Xin Sang Gen Bai Pi (New Mulberry Root White Bark, 0.5 jin, finely cut)
Skin the rabbit and remove internal organs. Boil together with Mulberry Root White Bark until soft and cooked. Eat the meat to capacity and drink the broth. Effective immediately.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with dry mouth and thirst:
Lu Tou (Deer Head, 1 piece, processed as food)
Steam until cooked, cut finely, add sauce and vinegar, and consume as desired.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with day-and-night incessant drinking, dry mouth, and frequent urination:
Tian Zhong Luo (Field Snails, 5 sheng)
Soak in 1 dou of water overnight. Each time take one large cup, add 1 he of rice, and cook into porridge. Drink the soaking water if thirsty. Very effective.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with unpredictable onset and insufficient water intake:
Sheng Luo Bo (Raw Radish, 5 pieces)
Crush and squeeze to obtain one large cup of juice. Stir into porridge as a drink. Frequent consumption is very effective.
Prescription for treating Xiao Ke with scorched tongue, dry mouth, and frequent urination:
Ye Ji (Wild Pheasant, processed as food)
Boil in five large cups of water until reduced to three large cups. Drink the juice when thirsty. The meat can also be eaten freely.