Coptis Fire-Purging Decoction

Coptis Fire-Purging Decoction,Sudden redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes.

Formulas Name : Coptis Fire-Purging Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连泻火汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis (Huanglian) 8 fen, Scutellaria (Huangqin) 1 qian (both stir-fried with wine), Raw Rehmannia (Shengdi) 1 qian, Cimicifuga (Shengma) 5 fen, Bupleurum (Chaihu) 7 fen.

Source

*Six Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Sudden redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Coptis Fire-Purging Decoction,*Six Essentials of Medicine*, Volume 8.,Sudden redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes.

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