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Er Long Zuo Ci Wan (耳聾左慈丸) nourishes the Liver and Kidney yin and anchors ascendant yang to benefit the ears; for tinnitus and hearing loss from Liver-Kidney yin deficiency.
English Name
Deafness Left Loving Kindness Pill
Classical Source
Chong Ding Guang Wen Re Lun (Qing)
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes the Liver and Kidney yin
- Anchors ascendant yang and benefits the ears
Indications
Liver-Kidney yin deficiency affecting the ears: tinnitus and gradual hearing loss, dizziness, a sore weak lower back, and night sweats.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin and rapid.
Modifications
With marked deficiency fire, add Zhi Mu and Huang Bai.
Cautions & Contraindications
For yin-deficiency tinnitus/deafness; not for acute wind or phlegm-fire ear disorders.
