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Kidney-Clearing and Yang-Suppressing Pills,Constriction of the pupil. The condition is characterized by a constricted and shrinking pupil, which gradually shrinks until it is as small as a mustard seed.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Clearing and Yang-Suppressing Pills

Chinese Name : 清肾抑阳丸

Drug Formulation

Han Shui Shi (ground separately) 2 liang, Phellodendron (processed with salt water) 2 liang, Raw Rehmannia 2 liang, Anemarrhena (processed with salt water) 2 liang, Goji Berries 2 liang, Coptis (fried with wine) 2 liang, Poria 2 liang, Du Huo 8 qian, Cassia Seed (fried) 1 liang, Angelica (washed with wine, fried) 1 liang,White Peony Root (washed with wine, stir-fried) 1 liang.

Source

*Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Constriction of the pupil. The condition is characterized by a constricted and shrinking pupil, which gradually shrinks until it is as small as a mustard seed.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, on an empty stomach, washed down with boiling water.

Kidney-Clearing and Yang-Suppressing Pills，*Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 5.，Constriction of the pupil. The condition is characterized by a constricted and shrinking pupil, which gradually shrinks until it is as small as a mustard seed.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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