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Cassia Seed Powder,For wind-heat in the liver, blurred vision, and dry, painful eyes.

Formulas Name : Cassia Seed Powder

Chinese Name : 决明子散

Drug Formulation

1 liang Cassia seeds, 1 liang Chrysanthemum flowers, 1 liang Blue thistle seeds, 1 liang Antelope horn shavings, 1 liang Ligusticum root, 1 liang Rhinoceros horn shavings, 1 liang Scrophularia root, 1 liang Scutellaria root, 1 liang Poria sclerotium, 1 liang Gardenia seeds, and half a liang Licorice root (lightly roasted until reddish, then coarsely chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 33.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For wind-heat in the liver, blurred vision, and dry, painful eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 7 bamboo leaves to 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm after meals.

Cassia Seed Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 33.,For wind-heat in the liver, blurred vision, and dry, painful eyes.

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