Gu Gen Decoction，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.，Loss of primordial yang in youth, compounded by premature sexual activity; failure to observe sexual abstinence, resulting in damage to the outer canthus; the canthal orifice fails to close, allowing wind and cold to penetrate; internal qi becomes deficient, making it difficult to ward off external pathogens. This leads to eye pain followed by tearing when exposed to wind; at night, vision becomes dim and unclear; and upon exposure to light, both eyes feel dry and sore.
Gu Gen Decoction
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Formulas Name : Gu Gen Decoction
Chinese Name : 固根汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Wei Rui, 5 qian of Dang Gui, 5 qian of Bai Shao, 1 liang of Shu Di, 5 qian of Mai Dong, 3 qian of Gan Ju, 3 fen of Chang Pu, 5 fen of Chai Hu.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.
Benefits
Loss of primordial yang in youth, compounded by premature sexual activity; failure to observe sexual abstinence, resulting in damage to the outer canthus; the canthal orifice fails to close, allowing wind and cold to penetrate; internal qi becomes deficient, making it difficult to ward off external pathogens. This leads to eye pain followed by tearing when exposed to wind; at night, vision becomes dim and unclear; and upon exposure to light, both eyes feel dry and sore.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. After taking 4 doses consecutively, the patient will no longer be sensitive to wind; after another 4 doses, the eyes will no longer tear when exposed to wind; and after 10 more doses, the condition will be completely cured.
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Gu Gen Decoction,Loss of primordial yang in youth, compounded by premature sexual activity; failure to observe sexual abstinence, resulting in damage to the outer canthus; the canthal orifice fails to close, allowing wind and cold to penetrate; internal qi becomes deficient, making it difficult to ward off external pathogens. This leads to eye pain followed by tearing when exposed to wind; at night, vision becomes dim and unclear; and upon exposure to light, both eyes feel dry and sore.