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This syndrome, characterized by dim vision and pain due to Liver Wind, stems from deficiency and exhaustion of the Liver and Kidney, insufficient Qi of the Liver, and Blood deficiency. The pain occurs intermittently without a fixed schedule; during attacks, there is a heavy, dragging pain in the eyeballs, accompanied by significant redness, dryness, and tearing. Vision is blurred, and various visual hallucinations are frequently seen before the eyes, such as yellow, white, or black spots. A single object may appear doubled with unclear shapes. Treatment requires caution to avoid damaging the eyes. This syndrome is actually a combination of internal and external pathology; treating only the exterior without addressing the interior would be ineffective. Internally, employ Bijieli San (Tribulus Powder). Externally, apply Yin Er Yang Ba Dan (Yin-Two-Yang-Eight Elixir), mixed with breast milk for eye drops, applied for two to three nights. Add a small amount of Bingpian (Borneol) each time. Wash the eyes with a decoction of Huang Juhua (Chrysanthemum Flower), Chi Shaoyao (Red Peony Root), Cebaiye (Biota Leaf), Qinpi (Ash Bark), Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), and Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Rhizome). Additionally, observe dietary restrictions: avoid Five Pungent Spices and all hot-natured foods.

Buchgan Huoxue San (Liver-Nourishing and Blood-Invigorating Powder): Suitable for patients with deficiency patterns.
Ingredients: Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Shijueming (Haliotidis Concha), Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Huang Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma).
All ingredients in equal parts. Decoct in water and take orally.

Bushen Wan (Kidney-Nourishing Pill): Treats dim vision and pain, preventing progression into Heifeng Neizhang (Black Wind Internal Cataract). It is recommended to take this first.
Ingredients: Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, cleaned of soil), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, cleaned of seedlings), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen, soaked in wine and baked dry), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus, stir-fried, 1 liang each), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus, baked, 2 liang), Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, 1.5 liang), Shu Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, baked, 2 liang).
Grind all ingredients into fine powder, mix evenly, and form pills with refined honey, sized like paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, on an empty stomach, washed down with salted water.

Bijieli San (Tribulus Powder)
Ingredients: Jili (Tribuli Fructus), Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), Caojueming (Cassiae Semen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Qingxiangzi (Pharbitidis Semen).
All ingredients in equal parts. Decoct in water and take warm after meals.

Question: What is Yingfeng Salivation Syndrome? Answer: It is caused by Liver deficiency and is also related to Cold in the Brain. Tears flow upon exposure to wind; wiping them away causes them to reappear. There are fewer tears in summer and more in winter. If this persists for two to three years regardless of season, it indicates that tears connect to the Liver. The Liver belongs to Wood, and the eyes are the external manifestation of the Liver. Due to Liver deficiency and stirring of Wind, tears flow, causing wind-induced tearing. Therefore, treat cold tears with Buchgan San (Liver-Nourishing Powder).

Buchgan San (Liver-Nourishing Powder): Treats cold tears.
Ingredients: Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shu Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Chi Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Muzei (Equiseti Herba).
Equal parts. Decoct in water and take orally.

Juhua San (Chrysanthemum Powder): Treats hot tears.
Ingredients: Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Muzei (Equiseti Herba), Xiangfuzi (Cyperi Rhizoma), Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 1 liang each), Caowu (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix, 1 qian), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 5 qian each).
Grind into fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with tea. Decocting in water is also acceptable.

Another Prescription: Treats solid tears.
Ingredients: Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Jili (Tribuli Fructus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica), Muzei (Equiseti Herba), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 liang each).
Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with liquid medicine. Decocting in water is also acceptable.

Chuanxiong Chatiao San (Ligusticum Tea-Pausing Powder): Treats hot tears. See the formula in the previous section on "Wind-Stimulated Tearing Syndrome."

Cangzhi Zhilei San (Atractylodes Tear-Stop Powder)
Ingredients: Muzei (Equiseti Herba), Xiangfuzi (Cyperi Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Herba), Baijili (Tribuli Fructus), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baishaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Chantui (Cicadae Periostracum), Xiakucao (Prunellae Spica).
Grind into fine powder. Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with clear tea after meals. For winter tears, wash down with wine.