Thirty-fwo relevant articles on the treatment of consumptive thirst applying Huanglian（ Coptis Chinensis

黄连） in Waitai Miyao Fang（ 外台秘要） were selected to study. After statistical analysis

it was found that Huanglian was often combined with Gualou（ Fructus Trichosanthis

瓜蒌）（ root）

Maidong（ Ophiopogon Japonicus

麦冬）

Renshen（ Panax ginseng

人 参）

Shengdihuang（ Rehmannia glutinosa

生 地 黄）

etc. in treating consumptive thirst

and the appliance of minor prescription was valued. Based on modern pharmacological studies

most of these herbs used in compatibility with Huanglian had function of improving blood glucose

which reflects the meaning of its compatibility. Moreover

much more attention was paid in the treatment of consumptive thirst paid to prevent and treat carbuncle-abscess and to select prescription pattern. All of these offered reference for future clinical practice and research.