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Heat-Clearing, Liver-Nourishing, and Meridian-Activating Paste,For dizziness and mild headache due to liver heat, with blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Heat-Clearing, Liver-Nourishing, and Meridian-Activating Paste

Chinese Name : 清热养肝活络膏

Drug Formulation

Fine Rehmannia root 5 qian, Hangzhou peony root 4 qian, wine-processed Angelica root 4 qian, antelope horn 2 qian 5 fen, Tianma 2 qian, dried silkworm pupae 3 qian (roasted), Sichuan Scutellaria 2 qian, tangerine peel 2 qian, Sichuan fritillary bulb 3 qian (ground), Zhi Ke 2 qian (roasted), roasted Jianqu 3 qian, raw licorice 1 qian.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Decoct thoroughly in water, strain out the residue, then boil down to a concentrated decoction, and mix with honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For dizziness and mild headache due to liver heat, with blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, dissolved in plain boiled water.

Heat-Clearing, Liver-Nourishing, and Meridian-Activating Paste,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,For dizziness and mild headache due to liver heat, with blurred vision.

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