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Decoction for Assisting Yang and Activating Blood Circulation

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Decoction for Assisting Yang and Activating Blood Circulation,Assists yang and promotes blood circulation. Weak eyelids that frequently droop and close, accompanied by visual disturbances, leading to heat congestion in the sclera, redness of the sclera, excessive eye discharge and tearing, with no pain but a sensation of dryness and difficulty opening the eyes.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Assisting Yang and Activating Blood Circulation

Chinese Name : 助阳活血汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus, Fried Licorice, Fangfeng, and Danggui: 15 g each; Angelica dahurica and Vitex fruit: 12 g each; Cimicifuga and Bupleurum: 21 g each.

Source

*Explanation of Ophthalmology*

Benefits

Assists yang and promotes blood circulation. Weak eyelids that frequently droop and close, accompanied by visual disturbances, leading to heat congestion in the sclera, redness of the sclera, excessive eye discharge and tearing, with no pain but a sensation of dryness and difficulty opening the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue. Take while slightly warm.

Decoction for Assisting Yang and Activating Blood Circulation,*Explanation of Ophthalmology*,Assists yang and promotes blood circulation. Weak eyelids that frequently droop and close, accompanied by visual disturbances, leading to heat congestion in the sclera, redness of the sclera, excessive eye discharge and tearing, with no pain but a sensation of dryness and difficulty opening the eyes.

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