A patient has no appetite, hot sensations in the afternoon, dry stools, epigastric pain, desire to drink small sips, full feeling after eating, tongue without root, and floating-empty pulse on the right middle position. What is the Stomach zang-fu pattern?

The presentation of symptoms in this case points towards Stomach Yin Deficiency. Key indicators that support this diagnosis include the patient's lack of appetite, hot sensations in the afternoon, dry stools, and epigastric pain. The desire to drink small sips suggests a reduced ability to retain fluids and moisture, which aligns with Yin deficiency since Yin is associated with nourishment and moistening functions in the body.

The sensation of fullness after eating, combined with the floating-empty pulse in the right middle position and the tongue without root, further reinforce the idea of Yin deficiency in the Stomach. A tongue without a root typically suggests a lack of adequate fluids and nourishment, while a floating-empty pulse indicates a deficiency state rather than an excess.

In contrast, other conditions like Stomach Fire would generally present with more pronounced heat signs such as strong thirst for cold fluids, a red tongue with a thick yellow coating, and a rapid pulse, which are not predominant in this case. Blood Stasis in the Stomach would show signs of severe pain and tendency to feel worse with pressure rather than the symptoms here. Stomach Phlegm-Fire would exhibit unusual secretions in the throat, possible vomiting of phlegm, and other signs of excess heat, which