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Lung-Draining Decoction,Liver deficiency causing night blindness, with risk of progression to cataracts.

Formulas Name : Lung-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻肺饮

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia root (de-branched) 1 liang, Scutellaria root (black core removed) 1 liang, Paeonia root 1 liang, Platycodon root (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang, Rheum root (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 112.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Liver deficiency causing night blindness, with risk of progression to cataracts.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; add half a zi of sodium carbonate; strain, let cool to lukewarm, and take after meals and before bedtime.

Lung-Draining Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 112.，Liver deficiency causing night blindness, with risk of progression to cataracts.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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