Wash-Knife Powder

Wash-Knife Powder,Wind-heat causing ulceration and erosion; redness and swelling of the eyes; internal and external opacities; photophobia; ingrown eyelashes with tearing; redness and erosion of both eyelids; visible red veins and stasis of blood.

Formulas Name : Wash-Knife Powder

Chinese Name : 洗刀散

Drug Formulation

1 liang Fangfeng, 1 liang Lianqiao, 1 liang Qianghuo, 1 liang Duhuo, 1 liang Caojue Ming, 1 liang Manjingzi, 1 liang Muzhi, 1 liang Xuanshen, 5 qian Danggui, 5 qian Jingjie, 5 qian Huashi, 5 qian Bohe, 5 qian Ma Huang, 5 qian Baizhu, 5 qian Chishao, 5 qian Da Huang,Scutellaria baicalensis 4 qian, Chuanxiong 4 qian, Gardenia 4 qian, Platycodon 4 qian, Gypsum 4 qian, Sodium Silicate 4 qian, Cicada Shedding 4 qian, White Chrysanthemum 4 qian, Tribulus 4 qian, Licorice 3 qian, Asarum 3 qian.

Source

*Zhunsheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Wind-heat causing ulceration and erosion; redness and swelling of the eyes; internal and external opacities; photophobia; ingrown eyelashes with tearing; redness and erosion of both eyelids; visible red veins and stasis of blood.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and decoct together; take after meals. Follow with a cooling eye wash.

Wash-Knife Powder,*Zhunsheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 7.,Wind-heat causing ulceration and erosion; redness and swelling of the eyes; internal and external opacities; photophobia; ingrown eyelashes with tearing; redness and erosion of both eyelids; visible red veins and stasis of blood.

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