Description

DESCRIPTION:

Oblate, a few rounded-reniform, 1~1.5 mm in diameter. Externally black or reddish-black, lustrous, somewhat raised in center, with a hilum on the slightly dented lateral side. Testa thin and brittle. Odourless; tasteless.

ACTION:

To remove heat from the liver, and to clear the eye of corneal opacity.

INDICATIONS:

Redness of the eye and dizziness due to excessive heat or fire in the liver; nebula with blurred vision.

REFERENTIAL ADVICE:

Reducing liver-heat to brighten eyes and relieving nebula

For the treatment of syndrome of flare-up of liver fire, marked by red eyes, nebula, blurred vision, etc., it is often combined with Semen Cassiae, Spica Prunellae, etc.

Besides, it is often used to treat hypertension with dizziness due to hyperactivity of liver-Yang in combination with Semen Cassiae, Spica Prunellae, Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis, etc.

TIPS:

A recent, effective new application of this drug is to mix it with Chrysanthemum and Prunella vulgaris for high blood pressure.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always used this herb under instructions of a licensed herbalist.