Question

A 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, has normal appetite, but sometimes shakes. What are the TCM remedies for optic nerve atrophy?

Answer

Hello, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is related to the eyes. If there are symptoms such as blurred vision or dim sight, it is often caused by liver blood deficiency. It is recommended to first use many liver-tonifying herbs for nourishment. It is suggested to first adopt various treatment via food (TCM) methods for treatment, such as regularly consuming foods like sheep liver or goji berries, which are very helpful for liver nourishment.