HERB FORMULAS

OPTIC ATROPHY #1

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 9-30g Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 4.5-15g Clears Liver Fire and relieves eye pain.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 3-12g Invigorates the Blood and circulates Qi.
With Chuan Xiong, for body aches and headaches due to Blood Stagnation.
Fr. Toosendan Chuan Lian Zi 3-15g Dredges Liver Qi, releases Stagnation, stops pain and conducts Heat out from below.
With Yan Hu Suo, for Liver Stagnation with Heat.
Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi 4.5-18g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, clears Deficiency Heat and improves vision.
Sm. Arecae Bing Lang 6-15g Regulates Qi, reduces accumulations, drains downward and unblocks the bowels.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Nourishes Qi and Blood

SYNDROMES

  • Qi and Blood Deficiency

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Progressive decrease in vision leading to blindness
  • Abnormal visual field and color sensations
  • Light color of optic papillae
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain
  • Pale face
  • Insomnia
  • Forgetfulness
  • Palpitations
  • Anxiety
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Deep and Thready

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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