Universal Cicada Flower Powder，From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.，When pathogenic heat affects the Upper Jiao, leading to a chronic eye condition, the sclera takes on a faint bluish tint, the iris appears slightly whitish, and a red ring like a band appears between the white and black parts of the eye—this is known as “red ring around the iris.” Vision is blurred, as if through mist or dew; the center of the sclera is white, uneven in elevation, and appears lifeless, lacking luster. The patient experiences a dry mouth, a bitter taste on the tongue, and excessive eye discharge accompanied by a sensation of dryness and irritation. This formula also treats diseases caused by pathogenic factors invading the Extra Meridians.For adults and children, young and old alike, this formula treats all types of wind-induced and qi-induced eye disorders, including acute and chronic conditions causing blurred vision; wind-rash on the eyelids, which may be painful or itchy and gradually leads to the formation of opacities; or long-standing headaches accompanied by twitching, resulting in the eyes gradually becoming smaller and the eye sockets becoming red and ulcerated.
Universal Cicada Flower Powder
Formulas Name : Universal Cicada Flower Powder
Chinese Name : 万应蝉花散
Drug Formulation
Cicada Shed Skin (cleaned of soil): half liang; Snake Shed Skin (roasted): 3 qian; Chuanxiong: 1 liang; Fangfeng: 1 liang; Qianghuo: 1 liang; Roasted Licorice: 1 liang; Danggui: 1 liang; White Poria: 1 liang; Red Peony Root: 3 liang; Cangzhu: 4 liang; Shijue Ming (boiled in Dongliu water for 1 fu, then ground to a very fine powder): 1.5 liang.
Source
From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
When pathogenic heat affects the Upper Jiao, leading to a chronic eye condition, the sclera takes on a faint bluish tint, the iris appears slightly whitish, and a red ring like a band appears between the white and black parts of the eye—this is known as “red ring around the iris.” Vision is blurred, as if through mist or dew; the center of the sclera is white, uneven in elevation, and appears lifeless, lacking luster. The patient experiences a dry mouth, a bitter taste on the tongue, and excessive eye discharge accompanied by a sensation of dryness and irritation. This formula also treats diseases caused by pathogenic factors invading the Extra Meridians.For adults and children, young and old alike, this formula treats all types of wind-induced and qi-induced eye disorders, including acute and chronic conditions causing blurred vision; wind-rash on the eyelids, which may be painful or itchy and gradually leads to the formation of opacities; or long-standing headaches accompanied by twitching, resulting in the eyes gradually becoming smaller and the eye sockets becoming red and ulcerated.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with thick rice water after meals and before bedtime; hot or clear tea may also be used.
Universal Cicada Flower Powder,When pathogenic heat affects the Upper Jiao, leading to a chronic eye condition, the sclera takes on a faint bluish tint, the iris appears slightly whitish, and a red ring like a band appears between the white and black parts of the eye—this is known as “red ring around the iris.” Vision is blurred, as if through mist or dew; the center of the sclera is white, uneven in elevation, and appears lifeless, lacking luster. The patient experiences a dry mouth, a bitter taste on the tongue, and excessive eye discharge accompanied by a sensation of dryness and irritation. This formula also treats diseases caused by pathogenic factors invading the Extra Meridians.For adults and children, young and old alike, this formula treats all types of wind-induced and qi-induced eye disorders, including acute and chronic conditions causing blurred vision; wind-rash on the eyelids, which may be painful or itchy and gradually leads to the formation of opacities; or long-standing headaches accompanied by twitching, resulting in the eyes gradually becoming smaller and the eye sockets becoming red and ulcerated.