Sudden Blindness Part Two
Sudden Blindness refers to a sudden, rapid loss of visual acuity which may, in fact, be total( lost of vision). This may occur in one or both of the eyes. There are six imbalances for this disease. Here in this article we will mention the second imbalance.
Etiology
Normal visual capability depends on the warming and nourishing functions of the energy and blood. Any factors leading to an abrupt disturbance of the energy and blood supply may give rise to sudden blinding. Please remember;"When Energy and Blood flows well, illness goes. "
Phlegm-Heat
Phlegm-Heat may be engendered from addition to smoking 🚬, alcohol 🍸, or sweet, fatty and spicy foods.
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If phlegm heat brews internally and then goes upward to congest in the clear portals, the network vessels in the eyes may become blocked 🚫. If the clear Yang ( metabolism) becomes blocked 🚫, it then cannot be unborn to warm and nourish the eyes. Thus, sudden blindness may occur.
Phlegm-Heat Symptoms
Rapid reduction in visual acuity or even total blindness, vertigo, heavy-headdress, chest oppression, vexation and agitation, reduced food intake, nausea, thick phlegm, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a slimy and yellow tongue👅 fur.(Please refer back to this article for further clarification about the diagnosis of the tongue or the general concept of the tongue according to TCM practitioners https://curaprox.us/blog/post/coated-tongue-symptoms-causes-treatment)
Principle Treatment: Flush the phlegm and open the sensory orifice and tonifies energy.
Formula: Red Tangerine Pinellia
1. Arisaema
Part used: Dried rhizome
Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridian affinity:
Category: Warm Herbs That Transform Phlegm and Stops Coughing
Arisaema expel Phlegm due to Dampness and thereby removes the root of any related patterns. It can also disperse Wind so as to treat Phlegm blocking the vessels and channels.
2. Red Tangerine Peel
Part used: Dried exocarp
Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Pungent
Meridian affinity: Spleen, Lung
Category: Herbs That Regulate Energy
In general Red Tangerine Peel main actions are as follows: "Dissipates Cold, dries Dampness, eliminates Phlegm and promotes the flow of Energy"
Pinellia is a deputy ingredient in Red Tangerine Pinellia formula . This means it helps the king ingredient(s) treat the main pattern or it serves to treat a coexisting pattern.
3. Rhizomes Pinellia
Part used: Dried rhizome and tuber
Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Pungent
Meridian affinity: Lung, Spleen, Stomach
Category: Warm Herbs That Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing
Pinellia acrid and warming. It is good at drying Dampness and transforming Phlegm. It also directs the rebellious Energy downward and warms the Stomach..
Fructus Gardeniae is an assistant ingredient in Red Tangerine Pinellia formula. This means that it either serves to reinforces the effect of other ingredients or it moderates their toxicity.
4. Fructus Gardeniae
Part used: Dried ripe fruit
Nature: Cold
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridian affinity: Gallbladder,Heart,Lung,Triple Burner
Category: Herbs That Clear Heat and Purge Fire and/or Clear Summer Heat
In general,Fructus Gardeniae main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and calms mind. Drains Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears Heat in the Blood and stops bleeding. Anti-inflammatory."
In the context of Red Tangerine Pinellia formula , it is used because it breaks up Stagnation and transforms Phlegm.
Poria is an assistant ingredient in Red Tangerine Pinellia formula. This means that it either serves to reinforces the effect of other ingredients or it moderates their toxicity.
5. Poria-Cocos Mushrooms
Part used: Dried sclerotium
Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridian affinity: Heart, Kidney, Spleen, Lung
Category: Herbs That Drain Dampness
In general Poria's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Mind."
In the context of Red Tangerine Pinellia formula , it is used because it strengthens the Spleen by draining Dampness.
6. Ginseng
Part used: Dried root
Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter, Sweet
Meridian affinity: Heart, Lung, Spleen
Category: Tonic Herbs For Energy Deficiency
Ginseng tonifies the Energy so as to strengthen the Spleen to prevent any Phlegm accumulation or recurring. It is because the Spleen is often the origin of any Phlegm related pathologies.
7. Bamboo Shavings
Part used: Dried middle shavings
Nature: Cool
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridian affinity: Gallbladder, Stomach, Lung
Category: Cool Herb That Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing
Bamboo Shavings transforms Phlegm. It is also slightly cooling in nature so that it can balance the warming properties of most of the other ingredients of the formula.
Sweetflag rhizoma is an assistant ingredient in Red Tangerine Pinellia formula. This means that it either serves to reinforces the effect of other ingredients or it moderates their toxicity.
8. Sweetflag Rhizomes
Part used: Dried rhizome
Nature: Warm
Taste(s): Bitter
Meridian affinity: Stomach, Heart, Liver
Category: Herbs That Open the Orifices
Sweetflag Rhizoma not only transforms Phlegm due to Dampness, but also aromatically opens up the orifices, directing the formula into the Heart Channel.
9. Licorice
Part used: Dried root and rhizome
Nature: Neutral
Taste(s): Sweet
Meridian affinity: Heart, Lung, Stomach, Spleen
Category: Tonic Herbs For Energy Deficiency
Licorice root harmonizes the actions of the other ingredients and the functions of the Middle Burner. It also counteracts the toxicity of the key and deputy ingredients as well as promoting Energy dispersion throughout the Triple Burner.
The Red Peel Tanergine Pinellia formula helps treats sudden blindness as well as the other following diseases.
Cerebrovascular accident
Seizure disorder
Motor aphasia
Bronchial asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acute bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Multiple sclerosis
Red Tanergine Peel Pinellia formula treats these patterns of imbalances that are listed below.
Coma
Aphasia
Vomiting
Dull eyes
Paralysis
Slurred speech
Unconsciousness
Mental confusion
Staring at walls
Sudden blackouts
Incoherent speech
Mental depression
Muttering to oneself
Rattling sound in the throat
Lethargic and withdrawn state
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Red Tanergine Peel Pinellia formula is sometimes prescribed by TCM practitioners to treat Heart Vessel obstructed. This pattern leads to symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, depression and restlessness.
Phlegm
Depression
Heart pain
Chest pain
Purple Lips
Purple face
Purple nails
Palpitations
Restlessness
Frequent sighing
Aversion to speak
Shortness of breath
Cold hands and feet
Feeling of heaviness
Feeling of oppression of the chest