Qi Ju Di Huang Wan — Lycium, Chrysanthemum and Rehmannia Pill

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1. Overview
2. TCM pattern
3. Key herbs
4. Conditions treated
5. Cautions

Overview

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan is a modification of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan with the addition of two herbs — Gou Qi Zi (Lycium/wolfberry) and Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) — that specifically nourish the Liver, brighten the eyes and gently pacify Liver Yang. This makes it the primary formula for eye conditions and visual disturbance arising from Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency with rising Liver Yang or Empty Heat.

TCM pattern

Prescribed for Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency with Liver Yang rising or Empty Heat disturbing the upper body, characterised by: dry, tired or painful eyes, blurred vision, photophobia, dizziness, tinnitus, headaches at the vertex or temples, irritability, dry mouth and throat, and a thin, wiry or rapid pulse.

Key herbs

All six herbs of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan plus:

1. Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum fruit/wolfberry) — nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and Essence; the most important herb in TCM for nourishing the eyes
2. Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium flower) — clears Liver Heat, subdues Liver Yang and brightens the eyes

Conditions treated

1. Dry eyes and eye fatigue from screen use, overwork or Liver Yin deficiency — one of its most clinically relevant modern indications
2. Blurred vision and declining eyesight from Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency
3. Menopausal symptoms with prominent irritability, dizziness, headaches and eye symptoms
4. Tinnitus and dizziness from Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency with rising Yang
5. Hypertension from Liver Yang rising on a background of Yin deficiency
6. Migraines from Liver Yang rising with Liver Yin deficiency

Cautions

Always consult a qualified Chinese herbalist registered with the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). Online herbal consultations are available. See the prices page for costs.