Barley and Yellow Decoction

Barley and Yellow Decoction,Red, painful eyes due to heat.

Formulas Name : Barley and Yellow Decoction

Chinese Name : 麦黄汤

Drug Formulation

Plantain seeds, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), and raw Rehmannia root (washed and sun-dried)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Direct Pointers*, Volume 20.

Processing

Chop the ingredients coarsely.

Benefits

Red, painful eyes due to heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct with fresh water and honey, and take after meals. Adding Chuanxiong is particularly effective.

Barley and Yellow Decoction,*Direct Pointers*, Volume 20.,Red, painful eyes due to heat.

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