Rhubarb and Gardenia Decoction

Rhubarb and Gardenia Decoction,For heat-toxin invading the eyes, causing redness, pain, and the formation of a corneal opacity, resulting in loss of vision.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb and Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 大黄栀子汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of raw rhubarb, half a liang of Cimicifuga, 1 fen of Lycopodium, 1 fen of licorice, and 7 gardenia fruits.

Source

*Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For heat-toxin invading the eyes, causing redness, pain, and the formation of a corneal opacity, resulting in loss of vision.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; strain and divide into 4 doses to be taken warm. Continue until bowel movements occur. If defecation is difficult, first boil all the herbs until reduced to 1.5 sheng, then add rhubarb. Soak the rhubarb in water beforehand, mix it with water, and add it to the decoction. After the decoction is complete, add natron; this will reduce the heat and facilitate bowel movements.

Rhubarb and Gardenia Decoction,*Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.,For heat-toxin invading the eyes, causing redness, pain, and the formation of a corneal opacity, resulting in loss of vision.

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