明目地黄丸 / Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Treats the following symptoms:
Eye Tonic is a formulation for improving eyesight. In the Five-Element Theory, Liver belongs to Wood, Kidney belongs to Water, Water can produce Wood, Liver stores Blood, and Kidney stores Essence. The Essence and Blood of the Liver and Kidney are closely related. Traditional Chinese Medicine treats eye diseases, often starting from the Liver and Kidney. Eye Tonic is a recipe for nourishing the Kidney and nourishing the Liver and improving the vision caused by visual fatigue and various fundus diseases.
Modern people look at the computer for prolonged hours and often stay up late, which will make the Liver Fire rise. This leads to symptoms of blurred vision, eye expansion, sore eyes, dryness and discomfort of the eyes, or tearing. Taking Eye Tonic is also good for improving eye fatigue.
BLURRED VISION (EYE PROBLEMS)
Disease description:
The term blurred vision describes the loss of sharpness of one’s eyesight, making objects seem hazy and out of focus. Those affected might only recognize objects or the environment as if they are looking “through a veil”. Eye strain from using screens for prolonged periods or focusing on something for too long without taking a break, driving at night or poor weather can result in blurred vision. Blurred vision may affect one or both of the eyes and depending on the cause, it could either be temporary or permanent. A rapid and significant loss of vision should be taken seriously, as it may be a condition such as glaucoma or cataract. Furthermore, migraine attacks, brain disorders, diabetes or multiple sclerosis can also cause changes in one’s vision.
Explanation according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Chinese medicine believes that visual function depends on the nourishment of Liver Blood and Kidney Essence. Therefore, the loss of Liver Blood and Kidney Essence is the main cause of blurred vision and needs to be nourished.