Eye-Clarifying Borax and Sodium Carbonate Solution

Eye-Clarifying Borax and Sodium Carbonate Solution,For sudden eye redness, swelling, and pain; excessive pterygium at the corners of the eyes; gradually developing corneal opacities; or dryness and blurred vision caused by internal heat.

Formulas Name : Eye-Clarifying Borax and Sodium Carbonate Solution

Chinese Name : 明目硼消水

Drug Formulation

5 qian of borax, 3 qian of sodium silicate (if the sodium silicate is not clear, dissolve it in water and strain out any sediment).

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Processing

Mix the above ingredients with about half a zhong of cool water and grind until dissolved.

Benefits

For sudden eye redness, swelling, and pain; excessive pterygium at the corners of the eyes; gradually developing corneal opacities; or dryness and blurred vision caused by internal heat.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eyes approximately 30 times a day. For chronic eye conditions, apply more than 10 times a day. In winter, place the medicine bowl in hot water until it is warm before applying.

Eye-Clarifying Borax and Sodium Carbonate Solution,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For sudden eye redness, swelling, and pain; excessive pterygium at the corners of the eyes; gradually developing corneal opacities; or dryness and blurred vision caused by internal heat.

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