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Astringent Wonder-Effect Powder,For severe itching caused by a hot eye condition, with profuse, unceasing tearing.

Formulas Name : Astringent Wonder-Effect Powder

Chinese Name : 收涩异效散

Drug Formulation

Dried ginger, calcined alum, and borax, each in equal parts.

Source

*Treasury of Ophthalmology*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with rice vinegar.

Benefits

For severe itching caused by a hot eye condition, with profuse, unceasing tearing.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the outer canthus.

Astringent Wonder-Effect Powder,*Treasury of Ophthalmology*, Volume 4.,For severe itching caused by a hot eye condition, with profuse, unceasing tearing.

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