Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Powder,From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.,For sudden onset of corneal opacity caused by wind-heat toxin, with red veins running through the eye, photophobia, and excessive tearing, gradually progressing to cataracts and accompanied by sudden onset of external fever.
Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Powder
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Formulas Name : Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Powder
Chinese Name : 菊花决明散
Drug Formulation
Half liang of herb Cassia, half liang of oyster shell (boiled in water flowing eastward for one fu, then ground separately into a very fine powder and added to the formula), half liang of Eupatorium, half liang of Fangfeng, half liang of Qianghuo, half liang of Vitex seeds, half liang of sweet chrysanthemum flowers, half liang of licorice (roasted), half liang of Chuanxiong, half liang of gypsum (ground separately into a very fine powder and added to the formula), and half liang of Scutellaria.
Source
From *Yuanji Qiwei*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For sudden onset of corneal opacity caused by wind-heat toxin, with red veins running through the eye, photophobia, and excessive tearing, gradually progressing to cataracts and accompanied by sudden onset of external fever.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose, boil with one and a half zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, and take the decoction along with the powder after a meal.
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Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Powder,For sudden onset of corneal opacity caused by wind-heat toxin, with red veins running through the eye, photophobia, and excessive tearing, gradually progressing to cataracts and accompanied by sudden onset of external fever.