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Yángmíng Decoction,For presbyopia, weakness of the eyes, deficient middle qi, and inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Yángmíng Decoction

Chinese Name : 养明饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Phellodendron bark, 1 qian of white peony root, 7 fen of ginseng, 7 fen of astragalus root, 5 fen of Schisandra fruit, 5 fen of kudzu root, 5 fen of Cimicifuga root, 2 fen of licorice root.

Source

From *Selected Formulas of Renowned Physicians: Continuation*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For presbyopia, weakness of the eyes, deficient middle qi, and inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yángmíng Decoction,From *Selected Formulas of Renowned Physicians: Continuation*.,For presbyopia, weakness of the eyes, deficient middle qi, and inability to eat or drink.

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