Eye-Clarifying Decoction，*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.，Liver jaundice; stagnation of liver qi; damp-heat congealed and unable to disperse; both eyes are completely yellow; the body and limbs also appear yellow, though not as severe as the yellowing of the eyes; qi reversal; cold hands and feet; profuse sweating above the waist; no sweating below the waist.
Eye-Clarifying Decoction
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Formulas Name : Eye-Clarifying Decoction
Chinese Name : 利目汤
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Gentiana root, 3 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 1 liang of White Peony root, 5 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Alisma, 3 qian of Plantain seed, 3 qian of White Tribulus, 1 qian of Bupleurum, and 2 qian of Cassia seed.
Source
*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.
Benefits
Liver jaundice; stagnation of liver qi; damp-heat congealed and unable to disperse; both eyes are completely yellow; the body and limbs also appear yellow, though not as severe as the yellowing of the eyes; qi reversal; cold hands and feet; profuse sweating above the waist; no sweating below the waist.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Eye-Clarifying Decoction,Liver jaundice; stagnation of liver qi; damp-heat congealed and unable to disperse; both eyes are completely yellow; the body and limbs also appear yellow, though not as severe as the yellowing of the eyes; qi reversal; cold hands and feet; profuse sweating above the waist; no sweating below the waist.