Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction，*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.，Due to cardiac weakness and deficiency of kidney yin, the essence of the liver and gallbladder cannot ascend to nourish the eyes, leading to a crystalline opacity. The sclera of both eyes appear white and clear, with a thick layer of oil covering the cornea. Symptoms include headache, eye soreness, and occasional tearing.
Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction
Chinese Name : 镇肝固胆汤
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Polygonum multiflorum, 4 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 4 qian of prepared Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Dendrobium officinale, 3 qian of Cuscuta seed (roasted), 3 qian of Leonurus seed, 1 qian of licorice, 0.5 fen of Cordyceps sinensis, and 3 qian of Plantain seed (roasted, wrapped separately).
Source
*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.
Benefits
Due to cardiac weakness and deficiency of kidney yin, the essence of the liver and gallbladder cannot ascend to nourish the eyes, leading to a crystalline opacity. The sclera of both eyes appear white and clear, with a thick layer of oil covering the cornea. Symptoms include headache, eye soreness, and occasional tearing.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Liver-Calming and Gallbladder-Stabilizing Decoction,Due to cardiac weakness and deficiency of kidney yin, the essence of the liver and gallbladder cannot ascend to nourish the eyes, leading to a crystalline opacity. The sclera of both eyes appear white and clear, with a thick layer of oil covering the cornea. Symptoms include headache, eye soreness, and occasional tearing.