Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction

Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction,For febrile diseases where heat toxins attack the eyes, causing redness, swelling, corneal opacities, pain, and photophobia.

Formulas Name : Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 洗眼栀子汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Gardenia seeds, half a liang of Phellodendron bark, half a liang of Scutellaria root, 1 fen of Euphorbia seeds, half a liang of Coptis root, half a liang of Qinpi (chopped), half a liang of Cassia seeds (lightly roasted), and 5 jujubes.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 18.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For febrile diseases where heat toxins attack the eyes, causing redness, swelling, corneal opacities, pain, and photophobia.

Instructions for Use

Boil all ingredients in 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 large bowl. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the residue. In a draft-free area, check the temperature, then use the solution to wash the eyes 3–5 times a day.

Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 18.,For febrile diseases where heat toxins attack the eyes, causing redness, swelling, corneal opacities, pain, and photophobia.

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