Celosia argentea has the effect of brightening the eyes and reducing cataracts (improving eyesight and blurred vision), clearing the liver and removing fire.
Celosia argentea is the dried mature seeds of Celosia argentea, family Amaranthaceae, which is bitter in flavor, slightly cold in nature, and belongs to the liver meridian.
This medicine can improve eyesight and reduce cataracts, and is effective in treating red, swollen and painful eyes caused by inflammation of liver fire, fear of light and tearing caused by wind-heat, blurred vision caused by liver deficiency and blood-heat, as well as dryness of the eyes and diminished eyesight caused by insufficiency of the liver and kidneys. Celosia can also clear the liver and remove fire, for the liver yang fire caused by irritability, insomnia, headache, dizziness and other therapeutic effects.
It should be noted that Celosia argentea has the effect of dilating the pupil, and should not be taken by patients with glaucoma. The use of Chinese medicine should be guided by a professional physician, do not self-medication, so as not to cause adverse consequences.