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Cataract-Removing Lingguang Ointment

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Cataract-Removing Lingguang Ointment,Effective for all types of corneal opacities.

Formulas Name : Cataract-Removing Lingguang Ointment

Chinese Name : 磨翳灵光膏

Drug Formulation

2 qian of glycyrrhiza, 2 qian of cinnabar, 1 qian of pearl, 1 qian of bear bile, 1 qian of orpiment, 5 fen of stone swallow, 5 fen of stone crab, 5 fen of Euphorbia seed, 1.5 qian of borax, 3 fen of frankincense, 3 fen of myrrh, 3 fen of realgar, 6 liang of white winter honey, 2 liang of Coptis, and 1 liang 5 qian of mint.

Source

*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Simmer Coptis and mint in water with honey until the mixture turns the color of longan flesh; remove from heat. Once cooled, add the powdered herbs to form an ointment.

Benefits

Effective for all types of corneal opacities.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eye.

Cataract-Removing Lingguang Ointment,*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 6.,Effective for all types of corneal opacities.

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