Title: Ci Ju Di Huang Wan Pills (0.185g) – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Eye, Cardiovascular, Liver & Urinary Health
Description:
Ci Ju Di Huang Wan pills, a formula from the renowned 17th-century medical text “Ci Ji Bao Jian,” offer comprehensive support for eye, cardiovascular, liver, and urinary health. These pills exhibit potent hepatoprotective, stimulating, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, and antihyperlipidemic effects. They nourish Yin in the Liver and Kidneys, clearing Liver-heat and improving visual acuity. Indicated for various conditions, including eye diseases, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hepatitis.
Benefits & Uses:
Ci Ju Di Huang Wan pills offer a multi-faceted approach to health, addressing imbalances within the body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. Key benefits include:
- Enhanced Eye Health: Relief from eye strain, photophobia, and symptoms associated with conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, retinitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis.
- Cardiovascular Support: Helps regulate blood pressure and lipid levels, contributing to cardiovascular well-being.
- Liver Protection: Provides hepatoprotective effects, supporting liver function and health.
- Urinary System Support: May aid in maintaining healthy urinary function.
- Overall Wellness: Supports the immune system, promotes overall vitality, and may slow down the aging process.
TCM Indications:
This formula is particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing:
- Yin Deficiency in the Kidneys and Liver: Manifested by symptoms such as dry eyes, red eyes, eye pain, reduced vision, photophobia, dizziness, tinnitus, lower back pain, weakness in the lower back and knees, a red tongue (possibly with thin or absent coating), and a thin or rapid pulse.
- Yin Deficiency with Liver Heat: Characterized by similar symptoms as above, potentially including hot flashes, facial redness, and feelings of heat in the palms and soles.
Conditions Addressed:
Ci Ju Di Huang Wan may be helpful in managing the following conditions (when consistent with a TCM diagnosis):
- Eye diseases (retinitis, conjunctivitis, etc.)
- Tinnitus and hearing loss
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Depression and neurasthenia
- Primary hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hepatitis
- Chronic kidney diseases (nephritis, nephropathy, urolithiasis)
- Diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy
- Dry eye syndrome
- Age-related vision changes
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism)
- Menopausal symptoms
Pharmacological Actions (Modern Understanding):
Ci Ju Di Huang Wan exhibits several pharmacological actions, including:
- General tonic and immune-modulating effects
- Blood pressure regulation (hypotensive)
- Improved vision
- Diuretic effects
- Uric acid excretion
- Antioxidant properties
- Blood sugar regulation (hypoglycemic)
- Lipid-lowering effects (hypolipidemic)
- Potential anti-cancer properties
- Anti-aging effects
Note: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional or licensed TCM practitioner before using Ci Ju Di Huang Wan or any other herbal remedy, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking other medications. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential.