Translation

Enrich the Kidneys and Improve Vision Decoction

Formula Type

Nourish & Tonify the Yin

Actions

Enriches the Yin, Nourishes the Blood, Tonifies the Qi, Clears Heat, Resolves Toxicity & Brightens the Eyes

Source

Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases (1587)

Ingredients

1. Dang Gui2 parts (6g)
2. Chuan Xiong2 parts (6g)
3. Bai Shao2 parts (6g)
4. Sheng Di Huang2 parts (6g)
5. Shu Di Huang2 parts (6g)
6. Ren Shen1 parts (3g)
7. Jie Geng1 parts (3g)
8. Zhi Zi1 parts (3g)
9. Huang Lian1 parts (3g)
10. Bai Zhi1 parts (3g)
11. Man Jing Zi1 parts (3g)
12. Ju Hua1 parts (3g)
13. Gan Cao1 parts (3g)

Indication

Historically used for eye pain in the presence of spirit consumption, Kidney deficiency or scant blood, and for visual dizziness; with modifications, it can be used for for wind-heat and red and swollen eye in patients who are constitutionally yin-blood deficient. Presently, it is used for chronic nervous exhaustion, diminished visual acuity, easily-tired eyes, excessive tearing, itching, or pain in the eyes, and cataracts as well as for constitutionally weak patients who contract wind-heat eye disorders such as conjunctivitis or sties, or patients who suffer pain or swelling following surgery or other invasive procedures at or near the eye.

Contraindication

Unknown.