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Ba Zi Wan,For wind-toxin-induced eye inflammation with corneal opacities obscuring vision, regardless of whether the condition is chronic or acute, as well as all types of internal and external ocular obstructions presenting with sudden onset of redness, pain, dryness, soreness, and blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Ba Zi Wan

Chinese Name : 八子丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Alyssum sementum, 1 liang of Cassia tora seeds (roasted), 1 liang of Lepidium sativum seeds (roasted), 1 liang of Plantago asiatica seeds, 1 liang of Schisandra chinensis, 1 liang of Lycium barbarum, 1 liang of Kochia scoparia seeds, 1 liang of Leonurus japonicus seeds, 1 liang of Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed, baked), 1 liang of raw Rehmannia glutinosa (washed, baked),Asarum (stems and leaves removed) 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) 1 liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang, Alisma 1 liang, Saposhnikovia (branches removed) 1 liang, Scutellaria (black core removed) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 111.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a tung tree seed.

Benefits

For wind-toxin-induced eye inflammation with corneal opacities obscuring vision, regardless of whether the condition is chronic or acute, as well as all types of internal and external ocular obstructions presenting with sudden onset of redness, pain, dryness, soreness, and blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 to 30 pills per dose, washed down with cool tea; warm rice water may also be used. Take three times daily.

Note

Avoid eating scallions, garlic, and spicy foods.

Ba Zi Wan,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 111.,For wind-toxin-induced eye inflammation with corneal opacities obscuring vision, regardless of whether the condition is chronic or acute, as well as all types of internal and external ocular obstructions presenting with sudden onset of redness, pain, dryness, soreness, and blurred vision.

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