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Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction

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Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction,For liver blood deficiency complicated by a concurrent excess of wind-heat, resulting in blood heat, stasis, and impaired circulation. The eyes are red and swollen as if filled with blood, extending to the iris; there is distension and pain, making it impossible to look at lamps or sunlight, and doing so causes severe pain.

Formulas Name : Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction

Chinese Name : 补肝行血汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (washed with wine) 1 qian, Ligusticum chuanxiong 8 fen, Raw Rehmannia 8 fen, Paeonia lactiflora 8 fen, Safflower 5 fen, Angelica dahurica 3 fen, Saposhnikovia divaricata 3 fen, Coptis chinensis 3 fen, Chrysanthemum 5 fen.

Source

*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For liver blood deficiency complicated by a concurrent excess of wind-heat, resulting in blood heat, stasis, and impaired circulation. The eyes are red and swollen as if filled with blood, extending to the iris; there is distension and pain, making it impossible to look at lamps or sunlight, and doing so causes severe pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Note

Avoid treatments involving cold or cooling agents.

Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Activating Decoction,*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 10.,For liver blood deficiency complicated by a concurrent excess of wind-heat, resulting in blood heat, stasis, and impaired circulation. The eyes are red and swollen as if filled with blood, extending to the iris; there is distension and pain, making it impossible to look at lamps or sunlight, and doing so causes severe pain.

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