Double-Processed Coptis Paste

Double-Processed Coptis Paste,For eye disorders such as sticky and sore eyelids caused by wind-heat.

Formulas Name : Double-Processed Coptis Paste

Chinese Name : 二制黄连膏

Drug Formulation

Cock’s-claw Coptis, as needed (finely chopped and washed).

Source

From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For eye disorders such as sticky and sore eyelids caused by wind-heat.

Instructions for Use

First, cut a large piece of ginger into two slices and hollow them out. Place the Coptis rhizome inside the ginger, tie it securely with cotton,wrap it in damp paper, and gently roast it for a short while until the paper turns charred. Remove the pits from red dates, place the Coptis inside the dates, add a small amount of powdered alum, wrap them in damp paper as well, and roast them over low heat until the alum dissolves. Remove the Coptis and soak it in milk to apply as eye drops.

Double-Processed Coptis Paste,From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.,For eye disorders such as sticky and sore eyelids caused by wind-heat.

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