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Chaihu-Shen-Shu Decoction,Anger damages the primordial yin and yang, causing blurred vision and impaired sight.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Shen-Shu Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡参术汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (root without the fibrous base) 1 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried with earth) 1 qian 5 fen, Prepared Rehmannia root 1 qian 5 fen, White Peony root 1 qian 5 fen, Licorice (honey-processed) 8 fen, Chuanxiong 7 fen, Angelica sinensis root 2 qian, Green tangerine peel 4 fen, Bupleurum root 3 fen.

Source

From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Anger damages the primordial yin and yang, causing blurred vision and impaired sight.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients for one dose; add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain; take after meals.

Chaihu-Shen-Shu Decoction，From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.，Anger damages the primordial yin and yang, causing blurred vision and impaired sight.

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