NICTITATION (CHRONIC BLINKING OF THE EYE)

Clinical Manifestations	Exaggerated or frequent blinking or winking of eye Dry throat Thirst Hacking cough with scanty sputum Low grade fever T: Red C: Little, maybe dry P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear and Nourish the Lungs Generate Fluids Moisten Dryness
Herb Formulas	Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang
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Clinical Manifestations	Exaggerated or frequent blinking or winking of eye Memory loss Forgetfulness Absent-mindedness Lack of concentration Menorrhagia Palpitations with or without anxiety Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) Nightmares Reduced appetite Pale, wan complexion Pale lips and nails Early menstruation with copious pale blood Continuous flow with little blood (spotting) Excess perspiration Night sweats Irregular menstruation Leukorrhea Dizziness (mild and postural, worse with sitting or rising or lying down or when fatigued) Blurred vision Spots before the eyes Low spirits Depression Bruising easily Dream disturbed sleep Short attention span Anxiety Phobias Panic attacks Fear Low grade fever Withdrawal Fatigue and lethargy Weakness Genital itch Impotence Nocturnal emissions Weak abdomen Abdominal distention after eating Premenstrual spotting Dry skin and hair T: Pale, maybe swollen C: White P: Thready and weak or Thready and moderate
Treatment Principle	Augment Qi Nourish the Blood Strengthen the Spleen
Herb Formulas	Gui Pi Tang Shi Zhen Tang
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Clinical Manifestations	Exaggerated or frequent blinking or winking of eye Many of these patients are weak and have a history of chronic illness The whites of the eyes look slightly red The progression of the disease is slow It attacks intermittently with several onsets per year Low back and knee pain and weakness Five-Sole-Heat Tidal fever Night sweats T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid
Treatment Principle	Nourish the Kidneys and Liver Clear the Liver Drain Fire
Herb Formulas	Shi Zhen Tang
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