Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang
Star滋肾明目汤 (Nourish the Kidney to Brighten the Eyes Decoction)
Source: Wan Bing Hui Chun — Gong Ting-Xian (Ming, 1587)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Nourish the Kidney to Brighten the Eyes Decoction), from the Wan Bing Hui Chun (Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases) by Gong Ting-Xian.
Actions: Nourishes yin; Tonifies qi and blood; Clears heat.
Presentation: Blurred and impaired vision as a result of qi, blood and yin deficiencies: blurred vision, poor vision, eye strain, and excessive itching and tearing of the eyes.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 664.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sheng Di Huang
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) 2 parts
|
g | — | nourishes yin | |
|
Shu Di Huang
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata) 2 parts
|
g | — | nourishes yin | |
|
Dang Gui
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 2 parts
|
g | — | tonifies and moves blood | |
|
Bai Shao
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 2 parts
|
g | — | tonifies and moves blood | |
|
Chuan Xiong
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 2 parts
|
g | — | tonifies and moves blood | |
|
Ren Shen
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 2 parts
|
g | — | tonifies qi | |
|
Gan Cao
printed dose 1 part (no single modern dose); as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 1 part
|
g | — | tonifies qi | |
|
Ju Hua
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi) 2 parts
|
g | — | clears Liver, improves vision | |
|
Man Jing Zi
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Man Jing Zi (Fructus Viticis) 2 parts
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g | — | clears Liver, improves vision | |
|
Huang Lian
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis) 2 parts
|
g | — | clears damp-heat, eases red painful eyes | |
|
Zhi Zi
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) 2 parts
|
g | — | clears damp-heat, eases red painful eyes | |
|
Bai Zhi
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) 2 parts
|
g | — | opens orifices of the head, guides upward | |
|
Jie Geng
printed dose 2 parts (no single modern dose); as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 2 parts
|
g | — | guides formula upward |
Preparation
Decoct with a small amount of Cha Ye and Deng Xin Cao; take strained decoction warm. Source gives only proportions, not doses.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Si Wu Tang + Jie Geng Tang + Bai Zhi, Huang Lian, Ju Hua, Man Jing Zi, Ren Shen, Sheng Di Huang and Zhi Zi
- This formula = Jie Geng Tang + Si Wu Tang + Bai Zhi, Huang Lian, Ju Hua, Man Jing Zi, Ren Shen, Sheng Di Huang and Zhi Zi
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