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In Chinese Medicine swollen eyes can be treated by four herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The four Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat swollen eyes
Why might Saiga Antelope's Horn (Ling Yang Jiao) help with swollen eyes?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat swollen eyes as can be seen on Saiga Antelope's Horn's page.
Saiga Antelope's Horns is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Internal Liver Wind, subdues Yang. Clears Liver Fire and brightens the eyes. Eliminates toxins and reduces fever.
Why might Tokyo Violet (Zi Hua Di Ding) help with swollen eyes?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat swollen eyes as can be seen on Tokyo Violet 's page.
Tokyo Violets is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and toxicity and reduces swellings. Cools and reduces Hot swellings if applied topically.
Why might Puncture Vine Fruit (Ji Li) help with swollen eyes?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat swollen eyes 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.
Why might Buddleia Flower (Mi Meng Hua) help with swollen eyes?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat swollen eyes 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.
Other symptoms often associated with swollen eyes
Bloodshot eyes Painful eyes Blurred vision Eye nebula Dizziness Cataract Photophobia Corneal opacity Mastitis Vertigo