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rx
formula
Lycium, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia C.
chinese formulae
definition
Lycium, Chrysanthemum and Rehmannia F. = Qi Ju Di Huang Wan = "Lycium Fruit, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia Pill"
sources: Hsu, 1980, p. 598; Yeung, p. 164; Bensky p. 264.
signs and symptoms: Dry eyes, blurred vision, photophobia, tearing when exposed to the wind, or painful eyes; vertigo, night sweats, hypertension.
tongue and pulse: red tongue with thin coat, thready rapid pulse.
indications: Kidney and Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency). With the appropriate presentation, may be used in conditions conventionally diagnosed as swelling and pain in the eyes, dizziness and blurring of vision, tearing, and photosensitivity.
cautions and contraindications: Use with caution in cases with indigestion, diarrhea due to Spleen Xu (Deficiency), or a white, greasy tongue coating.
ingredients: dosage for two days:
10 grams: prepared rehmannia (shu di huang).
» 9 grams: cornus (shan zhu yu), dioscorea (shan yao), alisma (ze xie), poria (fu ling).
» 6 grams: lycium fruit (gou qi zi), moutan bark (mu dan pi).
» 3 grams: chrysanthemum flower (ju hua).
modifications:
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