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Decoction for Clearing the Orifices and Improving Vision

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Decoction for Clearing the Orifices and Improving Vision,For cases of sudden blindness (central retinal vein thrombosis) in the early stage characterized by a pattern of deficiency-collapse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Orifices and Improving Vision

Chinese Name : 通窍明目汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 4 qian, Peach Kernel 3 qian (roasted), Safflower 2 qian, Ginseng 3 qian, Astragalus 5 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 qian (roasted), Acorus tatarinowii 3 qian, Poria cocos 3 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 3 qian, Asarum sieboldii 2 qian, Licorice 1 qian.

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

For cases of sudden blindness (central retinal vein thrombosis) in the early stage characterized by a pattern of deficiency-collapse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; simultaneously, grind 5 fen of soapwort, 2 fen of mirror sand, and 3 sheets of red gold into a fine powder, and take it mixed with the decoction.

Decoction for Clearing the Orifices and Improving Vision,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,For cases of sudden blindness (central retinal vein thrombosis) in the early stage characterized by a pattern of deficiency-collapse.

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