Blood-Activating and Liver-Nourishing Decoction

Blood-Activating and Liver-Nourishing Decoction,Indicated for the “Flower-like Opacity with White Deposition” syndrome. Both eyes are slightly red; the sclera is sunken; white membranes accumulate in layers, resembling snowflakes; there is a dull ache and a sensation of dryness and soreness; and hot tears flow frequently.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating and Liver-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 活血养肝汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena rhizome (with flesh) 3 qian, Angelica sinensis 4 qian, Chuanxiong 2 qian, Polygonatum 3 qian, Coptis chinensis 3 qian, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Prunella vulgaris 3 qian, Chrysanthemum 2 qian, Cyperus rotundus 3 qian, Equisetum 2 qian, Dendrobium 3 qian, Glycyrrhiza 1 qian, Panax notoginseng 5 fen (ground separately into a powder; to be taken as a decoction).

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Indicated for the “Flower-like Opacity with White Deposition” syndrome. Both eyes are slightly red; the sclera is sunken; white membranes accumulate in layers, resembling snowflakes; there is a dull ache and a sensation of dryness and soreness; and hot tears flow frequently.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Blood-Activating and Liver-Nourishing Decoction,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Indicated for the “Flower-like Opacity with White Deposition” syndrome. Both eyes are slightly red; the sclera is sunken; white membranes accumulate in layers, resembling snowflakes; there is a dull ache and a sensation of dryness and soreness; and hot tears flow frequently.

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