Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dispelling Decoction

Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dispelling Decoction,Cold water in the Taiyang channel causes a membrane to obscure the eyes, resulting in inability to see.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dispelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活退翳汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang 5 qian of Notopterygium, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia, 7 qian of Schizonepeta spikelets (added after decoction), 7 qian of Peppermint leaves, 7 qian of Ligusticum, 5 qian of Anemarrhena prepared with wine, 4 qian of Phellodendron, 3 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 3 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 1 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa prepared with wine, 5 fen of Small Pepper, a pinch of Asarum, and 2 qian of Ephedra (root).

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Cold water in the Taiyang channel causes a membrane to obscure the eyes, resulting in inability to see.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1.5 bowls; add Schizonepeta spikelets and boil further until reduced to 1 bowl; strain; take while slightly warm, some time after a meal.

Note

Avoid alcohol, vinegar, and damp noodles.

Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dispelling Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Cold water in the Taiyang channel causes a membrane to obscure the eyes, resulting in inability to see.

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