Four Essences Ointment

Four Essences Ointment,For redness, cloudiness, heat, and pain in the eyes.

Formulas Name : Four Essences Ointment

Chinese Name : 四精膏

Drug Formulation

Honey (the essence of flowers), goat bile (the essence of plants), bluefish bile (the essence of water), and human milk (the essence of humans)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.

Processing

Place in a porcelain cup, steam until cooked, transfer to a porcelain jar, seal tightly with oiled paper and beeswax, and suspend in a well for 7 days before retrieving.

Benefits

For redness, cloudiness, heat, and pain in the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eyes; alternatively, scoop a small amount with a spoon, place it in the mouth, and swallow.

Four Essences Ointment,From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.,For redness, cloudiness, heat, and pain in the eyes.

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