People of this type are tired and weak, exhausted by permanent loss of body fluids – either from hemorrhage, breast feeding, polyuria, ascites or excessive sweating. They have yellowish, pale faces with patches of unhealthy colour, deep sunken eyes and cold limbs.

Palpitations and shortness of breath are common complaints. Often, they are nervous and irritable, with particular sensitivity to kitchen odors. Even the lightest touch of skin and hair produces pain, while wide pressure and bending over bring relief.

Drafts and night exacerbate their complaints, and fever, when present, tends to appear periodically every other day.

China is used in the treatment of liver diseases, duodenitis, gout and dermatitis, and for all patients suffering from prolonged fluid loss.