Eye pain according to Chinese Medicine

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Acupuncture points used for eye pain

The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat eye pain

Why might Vitex Fruit (Man Jing Zi) help with eye pain?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat eye pain as can be seen on Vitex Fruit's page.

Vitex Fruits is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Bladder, the Stomach and the Liver.

Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior, scatters Wind and clears Heat. Clears Wind-Heat associated with the Liver. Clears Wind-Damp painful obstruction.

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Why might Puncture Vine Fruit (Ji Li) help with eye pain?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat eye pain as can be seen on Puncture Vine Fruit's page.

Puncture Vine Fruits is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Liver and the Lung.

Its main actions are: Calms Liver-Yang. Clears Wind-Heat and clears the eyes. Invigorates Liver Qi by removing Stagnation. Relieves itchiness.

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Why might Ash Bark (Qin Pi) help with eye pain?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat eye pain as can be seen on Ash Bark's page.

Ash Barks is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Stomach, the Large intestine and the Liver.

Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat diarrhea. Eliminates Liver Fire and brightens the eyes. Dispels Wind-Damp painful obstruction (Bi Pain). Relieves cough and wheezing.

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Why might Buddleia Flower (Mi Meng Hua) help with eye pain?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat eye pain as can be seen on Buddleia Flower's page.

Buddleia Flowers is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver.

Its main actions are: Clears Liver Heat and brightens the eyes.

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Why might Silkworm (Jiang Can) help with eye pain?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat eye pain as can be seen on Silkworm's page.

Silkworms is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent and Salty. It targets the Liver and the Lung.

Its main actions are: Antispasmodic, subdues Internal Wind. Expels Wind and stops pain. Clears Toxins and dissipates nodules.

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