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Chaihu Eye-Washing Decoction

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Chaihu Eye-Washing Decoction,Toxicity from cinnabar and mineral pigments ascends, causing redness, pain, slight swelling, and erosion of the eye corners.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Eye-Washing Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡洗眼汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), 1 liang of ground Ruiren, 1 liang of Coptis (stems removed), 1 liang of Sichuan Cimicifuga, and 1 liang of Scrophularia.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.

Processing

The above ingredients are ground into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Toxicity from cinnabar and mineral pigments ascends, causing redness, pain, slight swelling, and erosion of the eye corners.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 3 large bowls of water until reduced to 1.5 large bowls; strain out the residue; use the slightly warm liquid to rinse the eyes as needed; if it cools, reheat it and use again.

Chaihu Eye-Washing Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.,Toxicity from cinnabar and mineral pigments ascends, causing redness, pain, slight swelling, and erosion of the eye corners.

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