Xi Gan Ming Mu San (洗肝明目散)
Wash the Liver and Brighten the Eyes Powder
(Gardenia and Vitex Formula)
| Generally used for | Conjunctivitis, styes, orbital herpes |
| Actions | Clears the eyes, dispels wind; clears heat |
| TCM Dx | Wind-heat affecting the eyes; Liver Fire |
Xi Gan Ming Mu San Ingredients
| Shi Gao |
Gypsum Fibrosum |
15% |
| Dang Gui Wei |
Angelicae Sinensis |
5 |
| Chuan Xiong |
Chuanxiong |
5 |
| Chi Shao |
Paeoniae Rubra |
5 |
| Sheng Di Huang |
Rehmanniae |
5 |
| Huang Lian |
Coptidis |
5 |
| Huang Qin |
Scutellariae | 5 |
| Zhi Zi |
Gardeniae | 5 |
| Lian Qiao |
Forsythiae | 5 |
| Fang Feng | Saposhnikoviae | 5 |
| Jing Jie | Schizonepetae | 5 |
| Bo He | Menthae Haplocalycis | 5 |
| Qiang Huo | Notopterygii | 5 |
| Man Jing Zi | Viticis | 5 |
| Ju Hua | Chrysanthemi | 5 |
| Bai Ji Li | Tribuli | 5 |
| Jue Ming Zi | Cassiae | 5 |
| Gan Cao | Glycyrrhizae | 5 |
Safety and Side Effects of Xi Gan Ming Mu San
Self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended for chronic, recurring, long term, or serious conditions. To ensure the best outcome for yourself and minimize the cost and chance of side effects, you are urged to find a local TCM practitioner or Start an E-mail Consultation here and now.
How to Dose and Administer Xi Gan Ming Mu San
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-quarts of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: Not available at this time.
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