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Angelica and Gentian Decoction

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Angelica and Gentian Decoction,White opacity in the eye.

Formulas Name : Angelica and Gentian Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归龙胆汤

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia root 1 qian 5 fen, Gypsum 1 qian 5 fen, Bupleurum root 2 qian, Notopterygium root 2 qian, Schisandra berries 2 qian, Cimicifuga root 2 qian, Licorice root 3 qian, Coptis rhizome (wine-processed) 3 qian, Astragalus root 3 qian, Scutellaria root (wine-processed, stir-fried) 5 qian, Phellodendron bark (wine-processed, stir-fried) 5 qian, Angelica root (wine-washed) 5 qian, Gentiana root (wine-washed) 5 qian, Peony root 5 qian.

Source

*The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 1.

Benefits

White opacity in the eye.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue; add a small amount of wine; and take while hot before bedtime.

Angelica and Gentian Decoction,*The Secret Treasury of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 1.,White opacity in the eye.

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