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Vitex Decoction,Eye disorders caused by internal obstruction resulting from overwork and irregular diet.

Formulas Name : Vitex Decoction

Chinese Name : 蔓荆子汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian 5 fen of Schisandra fruit, 3 qian of Phellodendron bark (stir-fried with wine four times), 3 qian of White Peony root, 1 liang of Astragalus root, 1 liang of Ginseng, and 8 qian of Fried Licorice root.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Eye disorders caused by internal obstruction resulting from overwork and irregular diet.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3–5 qian per dose; decoct in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take warm before bedtime.

Vitex Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Eye disorders caused by internal obstruction resulting from overwork and irregular diet.

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