Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction

Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction,Due to cardiac weakness and deficiency of kidney yin, the essence of the liver and gallbladder cannot ascend to nourish the eyes, leading to a crystalline opacity. The sclera of both eyes appear white and clear, with a thick layer of oil covering the cornea. Symptoms include headache, eye soreness, and occasional tearing.

Formulas Name : Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 镇肝固胆汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Polygonum multiflorum, 4 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 4 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Dendrobium officinale, 3 qian of Cuscuta seed (roasted), 3 qian of Leonurus seed, 1 qian of licorice, 0.5 fen of Cordyceps sinensis, and 3 qian of Plantain seed (roasted, wrapped separately).

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Due to cardiac weakness and deficiency of kidney yin, the essence of the liver and gallbladder cannot ascend to nourish the eyes, leading to a crystalline opacity. The sclera of both eyes appear white and clear, with a thick layer of oil covering the cornea. Symptoms include headache, eye soreness, and occasional tearing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Due to cardiac weakness and deficiency of kidney yin, the essence of the liver and gallbladder cannot ascend to nourish the eyes, leading to a crystalline opacity. The sclera of both eyes appear white and clear, with a thick layer of oil covering the cornea. Symptoms include headache, eye soreness, and occasional tearing.

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