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Brain-Clearing Decoction

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Brain-Clearing Decoction,For the condition of fixed gaze (falcon eye).

Formulas Name : Brain-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻脑汤

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia root, Plantain seed, Akebia stem, Leonurus seed, Poria, processed rhubarb, Scrophularia root, borax, Platycodon root, and Scutellaria root (wine-fried)—each in equal parts.

Source

*The Precious Manual of Medical Examination*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For the condition of fixed gaze (falcon eye).

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 zhong of clear water until reduced to 8 fen; strain out the residue; take while hot, some time after a meal.

Brain-Clearing Decoction,*The Precious Manual of Medical Examination*, Volume 3.,For the condition of fixed gaze (falcon eye).

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