Decoction to Assist Yang, Harmonize Blood, and Tonify Qi，From *Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach*, Volume 2.，After an eye infection, there is heat congestion in the upper part of the eye; the sclera is red; there is excessive eye discharge and tearing; though there is no pain, the eye feels dry and gritty, making it difficult to open. This condition results from excessive use of bitter and cold medications, causing the true qi to fail to circulate through the nine orifices, hence blurred vision and impaired clarity.
Decoction to Assist Yang, Harmonize Blood, and Tonify Qi
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Formulas Name : Decoction to Assist Yang, Harmonize Blood, and Tonify Qi
Chinese Name : 助阳和血补气汤
Drug Formulation
2 fen of Fragrant White Angelica, 3 fen of Schisandra fruit, 5 fen of Fried Licorice, 5 fen of Angelica root (washed with wine), 5 fen of Bupleurum, 7 fen of Cimicifuga, 7 fen of Saposhnikovia, 1 qian of Astragalus.
Source
From *Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach*, Volume 2.
Benefits
After an eye infection, there is heat congestion in the upper part of the eye; the sclera is red; there is excessive eye discharge and tearing; though there is no pain, the eye feels dry and gritty, making it difficult to open. This condition results from excessive use of bitter and cold medications, causing the true qi to fail to circulate through the nine orifices, hence blurred vision and impaired clarity.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take while hot before bedtime.
Note
Sleep in a draft-free place; avoid wind and cold, as well as cold foods.
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Decoction to Assist Yang, Harmonize Blood, and Tonify Qi,After an eye infection, there is heat congestion in the upper part of the eye; the sclera is red; there is excessive eye discharge and tearing; though there is no pain, the eye feels dry and gritty, making it difficult to open. This condition results from excessive use of bitter and cold medications, causing the true qi to fail to circulate through the nine orifices, hence blurred vision and impaired clarity.