Liver-Cleansing Indigo Decoction

Liver-Cleansing Indigo Decoction,For unrelenting liver heat affecting the eyes, manifesting as red veins at the corners of the eyes, polyps, pain and inability to open the eyes, persistent and unrelenting heat, and yellowing of the eyes.

Formulas Name : Liver-Cleansing Indigo Decoction

Chinese Name : 洗肝干蓝饮

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of Indigo (sliced), 3 sheng of Plantain Seeds, 3 sheng of Bitter Bamboo Leaves (sliced), 3 liang of Qinpi, 3 liang of Asarum, 3 liang of Cassia Seeds, 3 liang of Gardenia Seeds, 3 liang of Mountain Gardenia, 3 liang of Cimicifuga, and 3 liang of Peony.

Source

Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 21 of *Wài Tái*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

For unrelenting liver heat affecting the eyes, manifesting as red veins at the corners of the eyes, polyps, pain and inability to open the eyes, persistent and unrelenting heat, and yellowing of the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Boil dried orchid in 2 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou; strain out the residue. Use the clear liquid (8 sheng) to boil the herbs until reduced to 1 sheng. Add sodium carbonate and boil for 2–3 boils; strain out the residue. Divide the decoction into two doses.

Note

Avoid raw vegetables.

Liver-Cleansing Indigo Decoction,Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 21 of *Wài Tái*.,For unrelenting liver heat affecting the eyes, manifesting as red veins at the corners of the eyes, polyps, pain and inability to open the eyes, persistent and unrelenting heat, and yellowing of the eyes.

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