Uveitis according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat uveitis
Why might Cassia Seed (Jue Ming Zi) help with uveitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat uveitis as can be seen on Cassia Seed's page.
Cassia Seeds is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Large intestine and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Calms ascendant Liver Yang and brightens the eyes. Expels Wind-Heat affecting the eyes. Moistens the Intestines. Lowers both blood pressure and serum cholesterol. Relieve constipation.
Why might Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying) help with uveitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat uveitis as can be seen on Dandelion's page.
Dandelions is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and Fire toxicity. Dispels Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner. Increases lactation. Treats all kinds of inflammations.
Why might Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) help with uveitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat uveitis as can be seen on Heal-All Spike's page.
Heal-All Spikes is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Gallbladder and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Liver Heat that affects the eyes. Clears Heat and reduces nodules. Calms Liver Fire and ascendant Yang.
Why might Cape Jasmine Fruit (Zhi Zi) help with uveitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat uveitis as can be seen on Cape Jasmine Fruit's page.
Cape Jasmine Fruits is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Lung and the Sanjiao.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and calms spirit. Drains Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears Heat in the Blood and stops bleeding. Anti-inflammatory.
Why might Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) help with uveitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat uveitis as can be seen on Chrysanthemum Flower's page.
Chrysanthemum Flowers is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and clears Heat. Relieves Wind-Heat from the Liver channel and clears the eyes. Cools Heat of the Liver and Kidney due to Yin Deficiency. Relieves patterns of Liver Yang rising.
Other symptoms often associated with uveitis
Sore throat Impaired vision Carbuncles Common cold Mastitis Restlessness Insomnia Hematuria Bloody sputum Nosebleed