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Shuquan Decoction

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Shuquan Decoction,Deficiency of the liver and kidneys leads to instability of the tear ducts, resulting in involuntary tearing; deficiency of kidney yang causes clear, cold tears.

Formulas Name : Shuquan Decoction

Chinese Name : 缩泉汤

Drug Formulation

12g prepared rehmannia root, 12g goji berries, 9g cornelian cherry flesh, 9g white peony root (soaked in wine), 3g schisandra berries, 9g morinda root, 1.5g asarum, 9g plantain seeds.

Source

*Zhang Jiachun’s Diagnosis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Disorders*.

Benefits

Deficiency of the liver and kidneys leads to instability of the tear ducts, resulting in involuntary tearing; deficiency of kidney yang causes clear, cold tears.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Shuquan Decoction,*Zhang Jiachun’s Diagnosis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Disorders*.,Deficiency of the liver and kidneys leads to instability of the tear ducts, resulting in involuntary tearing; deficiency of kidney yang causes clear, cold tears.

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