Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen

Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen,Eyelid swelling resembling a ball (non-inflammatory eyelid edema). Both eyes are slightly red, with mild soreness but no itching; there is no tearing, a sensation of distension, no hardness, and no discoloration of the skin.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen

Chinese Name : 去湿健脾汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Codonopsis, 5 qian of Chinese yam, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 5 qian of coix seed, 3 qian of burdock seed (roasted), 3 qian of forsythia, 3 qian of tangerine peel, 3 qian of Alisma, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of plantain seed (wrapped separately), 1 qian of amomum shell, 1 qian of licorice.

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Eyelid swelling resembling a ball (non-inflammatory eyelid edema). Both eyes are slightly red, with mild soreness but no itching; there is no tearing, a sensation of distension, no hardness, and no discoloration of the skin.

Instructions for Use

Decoct and take orally; externally, apply the “Three-Ingredient Softening Decoction” as a compress.

Decoction for Dispelling Dampness and Strengthening the Spleen,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Eyelid swelling resembling a ball (non-inflammatory eyelid edema). Both eyes are slightly red, with mild soreness but no itching; there is no tearing, a sensation of distension, no hardness, and no discoloration of the skin.

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