Modified Astragalus Decoction

Modified Astragalus Decoction,The eyelid is swollen like a ball. At the onset, there is no pain or itching, no heat or redness; the eyelid is swollen and appears like a suspended ball. There is weakness in lifting the face, with slight drooping. On palpation, it feels soft and spongy, with no hard nodules; some cases may be accompanied by itching. Over time, the area gradually becomes red, or there may be a slight sensation of distension and pain in the eyelid. The sclera appears pale red, and there is sparse eye discharge.

Formulas Name : Modified Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

9g Astragalus, 1.5g Codonopsis, 9g stir-fried Atractylodes, 6g Licorice, 1.5g Dried Tangerine Peel, 3g Schisandra.

Source

From *Zhang Jiachun’s Diagnosis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Disorders*.

Benefits

The eyelid is swollen like a ball. At the onset, there is no pain or itching, no heat or redness; the eyelid is swollen and appears like a suspended ball. There is weakness in lifting the face, with slight drooping. On palpation, it feels soft and spongy, with no hard nodules; some cases may be accompanied by itching. Over time, the area gradually becomes red, or there may be a slight sensation of distension and pain in the eyelid. The sclera appears pale red, and there is sparse eye discharge.

Modified Astragalus Decoction,From *Zhang Jiachun’s Diagnosis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Disorders*.,The eyelid is swollen like a ball. At the onset, there is no pain or itching, no heat or redness; the eyelid is swollen and appears like a suspended ball. There is weakness in lifting the face, with slight drooping. On palpation, it feels soft and spongy, with no hard nodules; some cases may be accompanied by itching. Over time, the area gradually becomes red, or there may be a slight sensation of distension and pain in the eyelid. The sclera appears pale red, and there is sparse eye discharge.

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