Old Cypress Bark Powder

Old Cypress Bark Powder,For night blindness, where one cannot see anything after dusk.

Formulas Name : Old Cypress Bark Powder

Chinese Name : 老柏皮散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of aged cypress white bark (chopped), 1 liang of black plum pulp (lightly roasted), 2 liang of Asarum, and 2 liang of Kochia seed.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 33.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For night blindness, where one cannot see anything after dusk.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm water after meals.

Old Cypress Bark Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 33.,For night blindness, where one cannot see anything after dusk.

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