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Decoction for Cleansing the Heart and Cooling the Blood

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Decoction for Cleansing the Heart and Cooling the Blood,Epidemic conjunctivitis.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Cleansing the Heart and Cooling the Blood

Chinese Name : 洗心凉血汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Angelica sinensis, 5 fen of red peony root, 5 fen of raw rehmannia root, 5 fen of Coptis, 5 fen of chrysanthemum, 5 fen of akebia, 5 fen of dried scutellaria, 5 fen of gardenia, and 4 fen of licorice.

Source

From *Explanations of Ophthalmology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Epidemic conjunctivitis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while hot. For cases of severe eye pain and extreme redness, take 2–3 doses.

Note

This is a formula for clearing heat; it is suitable for those with robust constitutions.

Decoction for Cleansing the Heart and Cooling the Blood,From *Explanations of Ophthalmology*, Volume 3.,Epidemic conjunctivitis.

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