Chai-Jing Decoction

Chai-Jing Decoction,Due to the disruptive influence of Liver Wood’s wind and fire, the Qi of the spleen and stomach cannot rise properly, resulting in eye pain as if pricked by a needle, excessive eye discharge at the inner corners, photophobia and aversion to sunlight, swelling of the eyelids, and incessant tearing.

Formulas Name : Chai-Jing Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴荆饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Peppermint, 1 qian of Schizonepeta, 1 qian of Chrysanthemum, 3 fen of Licorice, 3 qian of Poria, 4 qian of White Peony, 2 qian of White Tribulus, 2 qian of Cassia Seed, 2 qian of Roasted Gardenia, 5 fen of Mimen Flower, 5 fen of Pinellia.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Due to the disruptive influence of Liver Wood’s wind and fire, the Qi of the spleen and stomach cannot rise properly, resulting in eye pain as if pricked by a needle, excessive eye discharge at the inner corners, photophobia and aversion to sunlight, swelling of the eyelids, and incessant tearing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Chai-Jing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,Due to the disruptive influence of Liver Wood’s wind and fire, the Qi of the spleen and stomach cannot rise properly, resulting in eye pain as if pricked by a needle, excessive eye discharge at the inner corners, photophobia and aversion to sunlight, swelling of the eyelids, and incessant tearing.

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