Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

MYOPIA #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Cinnabaris Zhu Sha 3g  
Rx. Polygalae Yuan Zhi 10g  
  Shi Chang Pu 10g  
Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen 10g  
Poria Fu Ling 10g  

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies and nourishes the Heart
  • Replenishes Qi
  • Calms the Shen
  • Stabilizes the Mind

Syndromes

  • Heart Yang Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Blurred vision when trying to see distant objects
  • Can see near objects relatively clearly
  • Squinting in order to see distant objects
  • Maybe flashing sensations
  • Floaters
  • Low vision in a dim environment
  • Visual fatigue
  • Maybe blurred vision for both far and near objects
  • Palpitations
  • Mental fatigue
  • Forgetfulness
  • Pale complexion
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Thready and weak

Treats

  • Myopia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • This pattern often occurs in young children who undergo major emotional trauma and upset. Often vision changes occur within three months of the incident.

Modifications

For fatigue and eye pain: For dull pain in the head and eyes:
+ 10g Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua + 10g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen
+ 10g Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao + 10g Rx. Puearariae Ge Gen
For eyebrow bone pain:    
+ 10g Fr. Viticis Man Jing Zi    
+ 3g Scorpio Quan Xie    
+ 10g Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi    

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.