Feather Cockscomb Seed Classic Formulas

Primary Actions

Clears Liver fire and improves vision - Qing Xiang Zi is classically used for red, swollen, painful eyes and visual disturbance caused by excess heat in the Liver channel.
Dispels wind-heat from the eyes - it is especially valued when superficial ocular inflammation, headache, and photophobia accompany wind-heat or Liver fire patterns.
Directs hyperactive Liver yang downward - traditional use extends to headache and hypertension patterns associated with rising Liver fire.

Eye-fire combinations often pair Qing Xiang Zi with Ju Hua, Long Dan Cao, or Huang Qin for red painful eyes.
Vision-support formulas may combine it with Mi Meng Hua, Mu Zei, or Jue Ming Zi when blurred vision and superficial visual obstruction are present.
Liver-fire hypertension and headache patterns may combine Qing Xiang Zi with Xia Ku Cao, Gou Teng, or Shi Jue Ming.

American Dragon and related TCM sources emphasize Qing Xiang Zi's best effect on excess Liver fire with red inflamed eyes.
Traditional notes distinguish it from Jue Ming Zi by stressing its stronger fire-draining action and narrower suitability for excess conditions.
Use is cautious in glaucoma or dilated-pupil states because of its documented pupil-dilating tendency in traditional literature.