Enhanced Dao Chi Decoction

Enhanced Dao Chi Decoction,Excessive wind-heat obstructing the Heart and Lung meridians, leading to stagnation in the meridians; or irritation from wind and dust, or exposure to intense sunlight, resulting in pterygium. A band of pterygium originates from the outer canthus, encroaching upon the pupil, causing intermittent pain and itching, frequent hot tears, and blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Dao Chi Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味导赤饮

Drug Formulation

4 qian of Angelica sinensis root tip, 3 qian of red peony root, 4 qian of Pueraria root, 3 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 3 qian of Forsythia fruit, 4 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Gentiana root, 6 qian of gypsum, 3 qian of Shenqu (roasted), 3 qian of barley malt (roasted), 3 qian of Da Bai, 2 qian of Akebia stem, 3 qian of rhubarb, 1 qian of licorice root.

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Excessive wind-heat obstructing the Heart and Lung meridians, leading to stagnation in the meridians; or irritation from wind and dust, or exposure to intense sunlight, resulting in pterygium. A band of pterygium originates from the outer canthus, encroaching upon the pupil, causing intermittent pain and itching, frequent hot tears, and blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Enhanced Dao Chi Decoction,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Excessive wind-heat obstructing the Heart and Lung meridians, leading to stagnation in the meridians; or irritation from wind and dust, or exposure to intense sunlight, resulting in pterygium. A band of pterygium originates from the outer canthus, encroaching upon the pupil, causing intermittent pain and itching, frequent hot tears, and blurred vision.

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