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Ba Zhen Decoction,For swollen and painful eyes caused by heat.

Formulas Name : Ba Zhen Decoction

Chinese Name : 八珍饮

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Plantain Seed, half liang of Gentian, half liang of Eupatorium, half liang of Epimedium, half liang of Clematis, half liang of Ligusticum, 2.5 qian of Schizonepeta Spikes, 2.5 qian of Qinpi, and 2.5 qian of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Zhi Zhi*, Volume 20.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For swollen and painful eyes caused by heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, decocted and taken after meals.

Ba Zhen Decoction，*Zhi Zhi*, Volume 20.，For swollen and painful eyes caused by heat.

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Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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