Zhi Ming Gao

Zhi Ming Gao,For sudden redness and pain in the eyes, excessive tearing and eye discharge, heat rising to the eyes, and blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Zhi Ming Gao

Chinese Name : 至明膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Coptis (chopped), 2 qian of Angelica sinensis (chopped), 1 qian of Amomum villosum seeds (husked), 1 qian of borneol, 1 qian of southern borax, and 1 fen of rock salt.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.

Processing

Soak the first three ingredients in 1 large bowl of water for 1 shichen; simmer over low heat until reduced to half a bowl. Strain to remove the dregs, add half a liang of white honey, and cook again in a double boiler until it forms a paste. Filter through snow-white cotton, then remove from heat. Grind the last three ingredients to a very fine powder, then mix them thoroughly with the previous mixture.

Benefits

For sudden redness and pain in the eyes, excessive tearing and eye discharge, heat rising to the eyes, and blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Apply an amount the size of a grain of yellow millet or a mung bean once daily, instilling one drop into each eye.

Zhi Ming Gao,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,For sudden redness and pain in the eyes, excessive tearing and eye discharge, heat rising to the eyes, and blurred vision.

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