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Camphor Ointment

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Camphor Ointment,For sudden redness of the eyes caused by wind-toxin, accompanied by swelling, dryness, and pain.

Formulas Name : Camphor Ointment

Chinese Name : 龙脑膏子

Drug Formulation

Half a qian of borneol, half a liang of qinpi (chopped), half a liang of coptis (stems removed), half a liang of licorice (raw, chopped), and half a liang of horse-tooth saltpeter (refined and finely ground).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 32); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 74).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For sudden redness of the eyes caused by wind-toxin, accompanied by swelling, dryness, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Soak the herbs in 1 large bowl of water overnight. Decoct in a silver pot until reduced to 5 fen. Filter through fresh cotton, add borneol, stir until uniform, and store in a porcelain container. Apply to the eyes using copper chopsticks.

Camphor Ointment,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 32); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 74).,For sudden redness of the eyes caused by wind-toxin, accompanied by swelling, dryness, and pain.

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