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Enhanced Zuo Gui Decoction,For headaches due to kidney deficiency, as well as dizziness and eye pain.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Zuo Gui Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味左归饮

Drug Formulation

7 qian of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 3 qian of Cornus Officinalis, 3 qian of Huai Mountain Yam, 3 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Goji Berries, 4 qian of Cistanche (washed in wine, sliced), 1 qian of Asarum, 1 qian of Fried Licorice, and 2 qian of Chuanxiong.

Source

*Medical Records for the Masses*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For headaches due to kidney deficiency, as well as dizziness and eye pain.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 cups of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm.

Enhanced Zuo Gui Decoction，*Medical Records for the Masses*, Volume 4.，For headaches due to kidney deficiency, as well as dizziness and eye pain.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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