Decoction for Tonifying Yang and Suppressing Yin

Decoction for Tonifying Yang and Suppressing Yin,A condition of daytime blindness in which both eyes are painless and not red, the pupils appear normal, and the eyes appear healthy to the outside observer; however, the patient sees clearly at night but is blind during the day.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Tonifying Yang and Suppressing Yin

Chinese Name : 补阳抑阴汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Dali Ginseng, 3 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 3 qian of Biota seed, 3 qian of Cuscuta seed, 3 qian of Polygala root, 3 qian of Tribulus terrestris (roasted), 2 qian of Polygonum multiflorum, 5 qian of Astragalus, 3 qian of Poria cocos (red), 1 qian of licorice powder, 3 qian of Plantain seed (roasted, wrapped separately).

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

A condition of daytime blindness in which both eyes are painless and not red, the pupils appear normal, and the eyes appear healthy to the outside observer; however, the patient sees clearly at night but is blind during the day.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Tonifying Yang and Suppressing Yin,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,A condition of daytime blindness in which both eyes are painless and not red, the pupils appear normal, and the eyes appear healthy to the outside observer; however, the patient sees clearly at night but is blind during the day.

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