Blepharitis and Chinese Medicine

Blepharitis is Inflammation of the lid margins with redness, thickening and possible scale or crust formation and in severe cases ulcerations.

There is itching, burning, redness, pain, crusting, photophobia and tearing

Chinese Medicine Differentiation and Treatment of Blepharitis:

Wind Damp - excessive discharge from the eye

Herbal Formula: Qiang Huo, Ku Shen, Bai Xian Pi, Xiao Feng San

Toxic Damp Heat - painful, red, swollen, stinky discharge from the eye

Herbal Formula: Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin, Huang LIan Jie Du Tang

Spleen Deficiency with Dampness - slight red, discharge, itchy, little or no pain

Herbal Formula: Er Miao San Canthus Area - Severe itch, relates with Heart! - Xie Xin Tang, Dao Chi San