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Astragalus and Fangfeng Decoction

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Astragalus and Fangfeng Decoction,For severe eyelid spasms leading to ingrown eyelashes, damage to the cornea, and the formation of corneal opacities; as well as redness, erosion, and soreness in the upper and lower eyelids and corners of the eyes, making it difficult to open them, accompanied by thick, sticky eye discharge and tears.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Fangfeng Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆防风饮子

Drug Formulation

Half a qian of Schisandra berries, half a qian of Scutellaria root, 1 qian of roasted licorice root, 1 qian of Astragalus root, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 1.5 qian of Pueraria root, and 2 fen of Asarum root.

Source

From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For severe eyelid spasms leading to ingrown eyelashes, damage to the cornea, and the formation of corneal opacities; as well as redness, erosion, and soreness in the upper and lower eyelids and corners of the eyes, making it difficult to open them, accompanied by thick, sticky eye discharge and tears.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while very hot.

Astragalus and Fangfeng Decoction,From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.,For severe eyelid spasms leading to ingrown eyelashes, damage to the cornea, and the formation of corneal opacities; as well as redness, erosion, and soreness in the upper and lower eyelids and corners of the eyes, making it difficult to open them, accompanied by thick, sticky eye discharge and tears.

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