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Liver governs the eyes

肝主目 〔肝主目〕 gān zhǔ mù

The liver opens at the eyes, and its channel is connected with the eye connector. Exuberance and debilitation of the essential qì of the kidney can affect visual acuity. The Magic Pivot (灵枢 líng shū, mài dù) states, Liver qì flows through to the eyes; when the liver is in harmony, the eyes can distinguish the five colors. liver fire flaming upward can manifest as red swollen eyes, whereas liver vacuity can give rise to dry eyes and unclear vision.

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