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Blood-Activating and Qi-Nourishing Decoction

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Blood-Activating and Qi-Nourishing Decoction,Early stage of the condition characterized by tight, constricted eyelids (narrowing of the palpebral fissure). Both eyes are slightly red, with no pain or itching; there is a sensation of dryness, soreness, and blurred vision, accompanied by reduced visual acuity.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating and Qi-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 活血益气汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 8 qian, Codonopsis 5 qian, Angelica sinensis 4 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 2 qian, Paeonia lactiflora 3 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 3 qian (roasted), Bupleurum 2 qian, Lycium barbarum 3 qian, Schisandra chinensis 3 qian, Cimicifuga 3 qian, Schisandra bark 1.5 qian, Glycyrrhiza 1 qian.

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Early stage of the condition characterized by tight, constricted eyelids (narrowing of the palpebral fissure). Both eyes are slightly red, with no pain or itching; there is a sensation of dryness, soreness, and blurred vision, accompanied by reduced visual acuity.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Blood-Activating and Qi-Nourishing Decoction,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Early stage of the condition characterized by tight, constricted eyelids (narrowing of the palpebral fissure). Both eyes are slightly red, with no pain or itching; there is a sensation of dryness, soreness, and blurred vision, accompanied by reduced visual acuity.

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