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Yi Qi Cong Ming Tang (Augment the Qi and Increase Acuity Decoction) 益氣聰明湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Tonify
Diagnosis	Long-term deficiency of Middle Burner Qi resulting in visual disturbances
Action	Strengthens and raises middle jiao Qi, improves visual and aural acuity
Indication	Pterygium, chronic visual disturbances, tinnitus, hearing loss
Remarks	Ascending nature of the alcohol focuses the action of Huang Bai on the head; remove Huang Bai in patients with severe Spleen Qi deficiency and increase its dosage in patients with more severe heat signs or during the hot summer months
Ingredients	Ren Shen (Organic) (Red) (15 g) Gan Cao (tested) (15 g) Sheng Ma (tested) (9 g) Ge Gen (tested) (9 g) Man Jing Zi (4.5 g) Bai Shao (tested) (3 g) Huang Bai (Jiu Chao) (3 g) Huang Qi (15 g)

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