Ci Zhu Di Huang Wan (200 Pills) – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Eye, Liver, and Kidney Health
Description:
Ci Zhu Di Huang Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula detailed in the renowned 17th-century medical text, Ci Ji Bao Jian. This potent formula addresses a range of health concerns, particularly those affecting the eyes, cardiovascular system, liver, and urinary tract. Ci Zhu Di Huang Wan pills provide pronounced hepatoprotective, stimulating, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, and antihyperlipidemic effects. They nourish Yin in the Liver and Kidneys, clear Liver Empty Heat, and improve visual acuity.
Indications:
This formula is indicated for various eye conditions, including: eye fatigue, photophobia, optic neuritis, age-related cataracts, early-stage age-related macular degeneration, optic atrophy, conjunctivitis, keratitis, and residual effects from eye inflammation. It’s also beneficial for: neurasthenia, dizziness, post-concussion syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hepatitis.
TCM Patterns & Symptoms:
- Patterns: Kidney Yin Deficiency, Liver Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yin and Liver Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat.
- Symptoms: Dry eyes, red eyes, eye pain, decreased visual acuity, photophobia, tearing, dizziness, decreased hearing, tinnitus/deafness, lower back pain, weakness in the lower back and knees, red tongue, thin tongue coating, absent tongue coating, thin pulse (Xi, Xiao), rapid pulse (Shu).
Associated Conditions:
Retinitis, conjunctivitis, tinnitus, deafness, dizziness, depression, headache, neurasthenia, primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hepatitis.
TCM Action:
Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin. Addresses Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency.
Symptoms of Yin Deficiency (Liver & Kidney):
Aching, weakness, and pain in the lower back and knees; afternoon hot flashes; facial flushing; heat sensations in the palms and soles; bone heat; night sweats; dry mouth and throat; hair loss; loose or falling teeth; tinnitus and ear fullness; hearing loss; dizziness; blurred vision; floaters; photophobia; tearing in the wind; red and dry eyes; weight loss; premature ejaculation; scanty menstruation or amenorrhea; oliguria; dark yellow urine; constipation; dry stools; small, red, dry tongue with minimal or no coating; thin and rapid pulse.
Pharmacological Actions:
Ci Zhu Di Huang Wan offers a wide range of pharmacological benefits, including: tonic, immunostimulant, immunomodulatory, hypotensive, improves vision, diuretic, uric acid excretion, prevents stone formation, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and anticancer properties, and slows aging.
Clinical Indications (with corresponding TCM syndrome):
Chronic kidney diseases (chronic nephritis, nephropathy, urolithiasis, and decreased renal function), arterial hypertension, retinopathy (hypertensive, diabetic, etc.), dry eye syndrome, eye fatigue and photophobia, age-related vision changes, diabetes mellitus, gout, hyperlipidemia, thyrotoxicosis, climacteric syndrome, hearing loss, and signs of aging and senility.
Note:
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using Ci Zhu Di Huang Wan or any other herbal remedy, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking other medications.