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Liver-Nourishing Decoction

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Liver-Nourishing Decoction,For sunken pupils.

Formulas Name : Liver-Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 补肝饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Chrysanthemum, 2 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Chinese Yam, 2 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Bi Zi Ren, 1 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Goji Berries, 1 qian of White Peony, 1 qian of Bupleurum.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For sunken pupils.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Liver-Nourishing Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 3.,For sunken pupils.

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