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Currently, many people are affected by blurred vision, dry eyes, and itchy eyes, which are generally thought to be due to excessive eye use. However, from a TCM perspective, this is mainly related to our kidney, liver, and yin blood.
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Dry eyes indicate blood deficiency: Blood deficiency can easily lead to dry eyes. Some people experience dry and gritty eyes and often blink to maintain moisture, which are symptoms of liver blood deficiency. The liver opens to the eyes and is responsible for storing blood; when liver blood is deficient, the eyes do not receive nourishment, leading to dryness, dizziness, and pale complexion. At this time, nourishing the liver and kidneys and replenishing yin blood is necessary. One may try Gui Shao Di Huang Wan (Gui Shao Di Huang Pill) or Gui Shao Di Huang Tang (Gui Shao Di Huang Decoction) with modifications.
Gui Shao Di Huang Wan
Ingredients: Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White Peony, wine-prepared), Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia, cooked), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus), Fu Ling (Poria), Zei Xia (Alisma).
Functions and Indications: Nourishes liver and kidneys, replenishes yin blood, clears empty heat. Used for liver and kidney deficiency, yin deficiency with blood deficiency, dizziness, tinnitus, dry throat, afternoon heat, soreness in the lower back and legs, and heel pain.
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Itchy eyes indicate fluid deficiency: Fluid deficiency can easily lead to itchy eyes. Some people feel their eyes itch and often want to rub them for relief, and there may be red blood vessels in the eyes, which are symptoms of fluid deficiency. Since fluids nourish the entire body and the eyes, when fluids are deficient, not only do the eyes become dry and itchy, but the skin can also become dry and flaky. At this time, nourishing yin, liver, and replenishing blood is necessary. One may try Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Goji and Chrysanthemum Pill).
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Ingredients: Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia, cooked), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Zei Xia (Alisma), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Fu Ling (Poria), Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries), Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum).
Functions and Indications: Nourishes liver and kidneys, benefits essence and brightens the eyes, indicated for liver and kidney deficiency. Symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision, dry eyes, and soreness in the lower back and knees.
Contraindications: Caution in patients with colds and fevers. (Public account: Herb Query)
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Blurred vision indicates essence deficiency: Essence deficiency can easily lead to blurred vision. Some people feel that their vision is blurry and unclear, resembling presbyopia, which is often a symptom of kidney essence deficiency. Kidney essence nourishes the entire body; when kidney essence is deficient, the eyes do not receive nourishment, leading to blurred vision. Kidney essence deficiency can also result in premature graying of hair, loose teeth, and osteoporosis. At this time, replenishing kidney essence is necessary. One may try Bu Shen Yi Jing Wan (Kidney Replenishing and Essence Nourishing Pill).
Bu Shen Yi Jing Wan
Ingredients: Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustrum), Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta, wine-roasted), Mo Han Lian (Eclipta), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra, vinegar-prepared), Sang Shen (Mulberry, black), Fu Pen Zi (Raspberry), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche, wine-prepared), Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia, cooked).
Functions and Indications: Nourishes the kidneys, fills essence, and nourishes blood. Used for kidney essence deficiency, dizziness, soreness in the lower back and knees, and nocturnal emissions.
Contraindications: Not for patients with colds and fevers.
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