Cao Xiang San

Cao Xiang San,Eye disorders that worsen at night, or cases where the application of bitter-cold ointments exacerbates the condition, as well as liver-deficiency-induced cold tears and photophobia.

Formulas Name : Cao Xiang San

Chinese Name : 草香散

Drug Formulation

Hyssop 4 liang, Cyperus Rhizome 4 liang, Licorice 8 qian.

Source

From *Formulas of the Huizhitiang Hall*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Eye disorders that worsen at night, or cases where the application of bitter-cold ointments exacerbates the condition, as well as liver-deficiency-induced cold tears and photophobia.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian 5 fen per dose, washed down with clear broth.

Cao Xiang San,From *Formulas of the Huizhitiang Hall*, Volume 2.,Eye disorders that worsen at night, or cases where the application of bitter-cold ointments exacerbates the condition, as well as liver-deficiency-induced cold tears and photophobia.

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