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Tear-Stopping and Liver-Nourishing Powder,Liver deficiency causing uncontrollable tearing when exposed to northwest winds.

Formulas Name : Tear-Stopping and Liver-Nourishing Powder

Chinese Name : 止泪补肝散

Drug Formulation

White Tribulus (roasted, thorns removed) 2 liang, Angelica sinensis 2 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 2 liang, Ligusticum chuanxiong 1 liang, White Peony 1 liang, Equisetum 1 liang, Fangfeng 1 liang, Notopterygium 1 liang, Cyperus rotundus (processed with children’s urine) 2 liang.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Liver deficiency causing uncontrollable tearing when exposed to northwest winds.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 red date, decoct in water, strain, and take while hot.

Tear-Stopping and Liver-Nourishing Powder，From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.，Liver deficiency causing uncontrollable tearing when exposed to northwest winds.

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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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