ZI SHEN MING MU TANG

Yin-Nourishing & Vision-Brightening • Heat-Clearing & Blood-Harmonizing Formula

Symptoms

Vision issues: Blurred vision, diminished visual acuity, or "floaters" (Muscae volitantes).

Dry eyes: A sensation of "sand" in the eyes, redness, or irritation (worse after reading or screen use).

Photophobia: Sensitivity to bright light.

Dizziness, tinnitus (high-pitched), and lower back soreness.

Insomnia, dry throat, and "five-center heat" (palms/soles).

Tongue: Red body with little or no coating.

Pulse: Thin (Xi) and rapid (Shuo).

Ingredients

Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa)
Raw Herbs 6g Granules 11.5g

Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa)
Raw Herbs 6g Granules 11.8g

Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
Raw Herbs 6g Granules 11.8g

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong)
Raw Herbs 6g Granules 11.8g

Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora)
Raw Herbs 6g Granules 11.8g

Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica)
Raw Herbs 3g Granules 5.9g

Man Jing Zi (Vitex trifólia)
Raw Herbs * Granules 5.9g

Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum mor.)
Raw Herbs 3g Granules 5.9g

Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis)
Raw Herbs 3g Granules 5.9g

Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides)
Raw Herbs 3g Granules 5.9g

Jie Geng (Platycodon grandifl.)
Raw Herbs 3g Granules 5.9g

Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)
Raw Herbs 3g Granules 5.9g

Posology

Granules
3 to 9g per day after main meals, diluted in hot water.

Raw Herbs
Boil in 1000–1200ml of water and drink 1 to 3 cups per day.

Description

Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang follows the principle that "the Liver opens into the eyes and the Kidney provides the essence."

Shu Di and Sheng Di provide a massive "water" base to nourish the Kidney Yin and cool the Blood.

Dang Gui, Bai Shao, and Chuan Xiong (from Si Wu Tang) nourish and move the Blood to ensure nutrients reach the optic nerve and retina.

Ju Hua and Man Jing Zi are the specific "vision herbs" that clear Wind-Heat from the eyes and brighten sight.

Huang Lian and Zhi Zi drain the "flaming fire" that causes redness and irritation.

Bai Zhi and Jie Geng act as "guiding herbs," directing the nourishing effects of the formula upward to the head and eyes.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for Spleen/Stomach Deficiency with diarrhea (due to the many cold and "heavy" herbs).

Not for use during the acute stage of a viral eye infection (Pink Eye) without professional modification.

Avoid in cases of Damp-Heat in the eyes with thick yellow discharge.