Borneol and Coptis Ointment，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou Formula).，For liver heat rising upward, causing red eyes that are difficult to open, photophobia, heat, pain, excessive tearing, redness and erosion along the eyelid margins, and opacities obscuring the cornea.
Borneol and Coptis Ointment
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Formulas Name : Borneol and Coptis Ointment
Chinese Name : 龙脑黄连膏
Drug Formulation
2 qian 5 fen of plum-scented borneol, 1 qian of light realgar.
Source
*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Hangzhou Formula).
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly with 4 liang of Coptis ointment.
Benefits
For liver heat rising upward, causing red eyes that are difficult to open, photophobia, heat, pain, excessive tearing, redness and erosion along the eyelid margins, and opacities obscuring the cornea.
Instructions for Use
Apply to the inner corners of the eyes every morning and evening.
Note
Avoid trigger foods such as scallions, alcohol, and garlic.
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Borneol and Coptis Ointment,For liver heat rising upward, causing red eyes that are difficult to open, photophobia, heat, pain, excessive tearing, redness and erosion along the eyelid margins, and opacities obscuring the cornea.