Substitute for Kongqing

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Substitute for Kongqing,For cases where cloudiness in the eye is subsiding but is accompanied by heat and eye discharge.

Formulas Name : Substitute for Kongqing

Chinese Name : 赛空青

Drug Formulation

3 fen of raw white alum, 1 snow pear (peeled and cored).

Source

*Explanation of Ophthalmology*, Volume 2.

Processing

First, grind the alum into a fine powder, mix it with the pear slices, and grind them together. Filter the mixture through silk to extract the juice, add a small amount of pure honey, stir well, seal the container tightly, and simmer in a double boiler. Allow to cool.

Benefits

For cases where cloudiness in the eye is subsiding but is accompanied by heat and eye discharge.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the inner and outer surfaces of the eyelids 5–7 times a day.

Substitute for Kongqing，*Explanation of Ophthalmology*, Volume 2.，For cases where cloudiness in the eye is subsiding but is accompanied by heat and eye discharge.

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