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Dampness-Removing and Fire-Clearing Decoction,Yin-Yang Leak Syndrome (dacryocystitis), characterized by swelling, redness, and itching, with a constant flow of clear, yellow fluid from the outer canthus.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Removing and Fire-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 除湿清火汤

Drug Formulation

6 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of Red Peony Root, 3 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 3 qian of Gardenia, 3 qian of Atractylodes lancea (roasted), 3 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 3 qian of Prunella vulgaris, 3 qian of Coptis chinensis, 3 qian of Fagopyrum tataricum, 3 qian of Forsythia, 1 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Yin-Yang Leak Syndrome (dacryocystitis), characterized by swelling, redness, and itching, with a constant flow of clear, yellow fluid from the outer canthus.

Instructions for Use

Grind 5 fen of Tian Sanqi into a powder; decoct the above herbs in water and take the decoction mixed with the powder. Apply the “Corrosive and Tissue-Regenerating Powder” externally.

Dampness-Removing and Fire-Clearing Decoction,From *Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Yin-Yang Leak Syndrome (dacryocystitis), characterized by swelling, redness, and itching, with a constant flow of clear, yellow fluid from the outer canthus.

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