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Cassia Seed and Night-Bright Powder

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Cassia Seed and Night-Bright Powder,Night blindness; high wind-induced cataract, resulting in blurred vision at night.

Formulas Name : Cassia Seed and Night-Bright Powder

Chinese Name : 决明夜灵散

Drug Formulation

Oyster Shell (ground separately) 2 qian, Night-Bright Sand (ground separately) 2 qian, Pork Liver 1 liang (used raw; those who do not eat pork may substitute with white castrated sheep liver).

Source

From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Night blindness; high wind-induced cataract, resulting in blurred vision at night.

Instructions for Use

Mix the two powders evenly. Use a bamboo knife to slice the liver into two pieces. Spread the mixture evenly over one slice of liver, then place the other slice on top to form a sandwich. Secure it tightly with hemp fiber to prevent the mixture from leaking out. Prepare one large bowl of rice-washing water and store it in a sand pot (avoid using iron utensils). Place the liver and medicine mixture into the pot and simmer until reduced to about half a bowl. Before bedtime, consume the liver and medicine mixture along with the broth.

Cassia Seed and Night-Bright Powder,From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.,Night blindness; high wind-induced cataract, resulting in blurred vision at night.

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