Jue Ming Zi (Cao Jue Ming) Usages and Indications

• Clears the vision and expels wind-heat - itchy, red and painful eyes, sensitivity to light due to wind-heat (stronger action in clearing liver-heat/fire than Qing Xiang Zi and
• Mi Meng Hua; also nourishes kidney yin and liver yin).
• Moistens intestines and unblocks the bowels - dry, chronic constipation especially due to liver yin deficiency.
• Lowers blood pressure and serum cholesterol.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Do not use with Huo Ma Ren.
• Not recommended for patients with diarrhea.
• Avoid in patients with hypotension (low blood pressure).
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Jue Ming Zi (Cao Jue Ming)

• Dosage: 9-15g
• Up to 30g when used alone

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Staff Clinical Notes

• Compare with Qing Xiang Zi, Mi Meng Hua, Xiao Ku Cao, Man Jing Zi, Shi Jue Ming - they all reduce liver fire, expel wind-heat from the head especially from the eyes, and descend liver yang.