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Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction

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Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction,For blood-induced opacities covering the cornea, characterized by redness, dryness, swelling, and pain in the eye, accompanied by tearing; gradually, red veins extend to the cornea; symptoms frequently recur; over time, the tissue thickens and forms a thick, fibrous mass that completely obscures the black part of the eye, resembling raw red flesh; or when sores or protrusions develop on the sclera, which after healing transform into white opacities that persist for a long time without dissipating.

Formulas Name : Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction

Chinese Name : 修肝活血汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Angelica sinensis root, 1.5 liang of red peony root, 7 qian of Sichuan lovage, 7 qian of notopterygium, 3 qian of astragalus, 3 qian of saposhnikovia, 3 qian of rhubarb, 3 qian of Coptis, 1 liang of mint, 1 liang of forsythia, 1 liang of white tribulus, and 1 liang of chrysanthemum.

Source

From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For blood-induced opacities covering the cornea, characterized by redness, dryness, swelling, and pain in the eye, accompanied by tearing; gradually, red veins extend to the cornea; symptoms frequently recur; over time, the tissue thickens and forms a thick, fibrous mass that completely obscures the black part of the eye, resembling raw red flesh; or when sores or protrusions develop on the sclera, which after healing transform into white opacities that persist for a long time without dissipating.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose, decocted in water.

Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction,From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 1.,For blood-induced opacities covering the cornea, characterized by redness, dryness, swelling, and pain in the eye, accompanied by tearing; gradually, red veins extend to the cornea; symptoms frequently recur; over time, the tissue thickens and forms a thick, fibrous mass that completely obscures the black part of the eye, resembling raw red flesh; or when sores or protrusions develop on the sclera, which after healing transform into white opacities that persist for a long time without dissipating.

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