Cloud-Dispelling Decoction

Cloud-Dispelling Decoction,Cold-induced corneal opacity, with a cold membrane obscuring the eyes, causing a sensation of dryness and difficulty opening them; both eyes are constricted but without pain; the cun pulses in both wrists are fine and tight, but when pressed, they become full and weak; yawning; prone to sadness and forgetfulness; sneezing, eye discharge, and tearing; occasional spontaneous tearing; the face is alternately red and pale; able to eat but unable to have a bowel movement; frequent urination with a weak stream; rising qi and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Cloud-Dispelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 拨云汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus root 1 fen, Asarum root 5 fen, fresh ginger 5 fen, Pueraria root 5 fen, Ligusticum root 5 fen, Bupleurum root 7 fen, Schizonepeta spikelets 5 qian, Ligusticum root 5 qian, raw licorice root 5 qian, Cimicifuga root 5 qian, Angelica root 5 qian, Anemarrhena rhizome 5 qian, Notopterygium root 1 qian 5 fen, Saposhnikovia root 1 qian 5 fen, Phellodendron bark 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.

Benefits

Cold-induced corneal opacity, with a cold membrane obscuring the eyes, causing a sensation of dryness and difficulty opening them; both eyes are constricted but without pain; the cun pulses in both wrists are fine and tight, but when pressed, they become full and weak; yawning; prone to sadness and forgetfulness; sneezing, eye discharge, and tearing; occasional spontaneous tearing; the face is alternately red and pale; able to eat but unable to have a bowel movement; frequent urination with a weak stream; rising qi and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose: boil 2 zhan of water down to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take it hot after a meal.

Cloud-Dispelling Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Cold-induced corneal opacity, with a cold membrane obscuring the eyes, causing a sensation of dryness and difficulty opening them; both eyes are constricted but without pain; the cun pulses in both wrists are fine and tight, but when pressed, they become full and weak; yawning; prone to sadness and forgetfulness; sneezing, eye discharge, and tearing; occasional spontaneous tearing; the face is alternately red and pale; able to eat but unable to have a bowel movement; frequent urination with a weak stream; rising qi and shortness of breath.

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