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Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm and Relieving Stagnation

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Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm and Relieving Stagnation,For redness, pain, dryness, and swelling of the eyes.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm and Relieving Stagnation

Chinese Name : 通隔荠苨汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Jiebi, 2 liang of Gypsum, 2 liang of Lycium Bark, 2 liang of Licorice (lightly roasted), 3 liang of Pueraria Root (chopped), 1 liang of Scutellaria (with black core removed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 103.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For redness, pain, dryness, and swelling of the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 7 bamboo leaves; decoct until the volume is reduced to 6 parts; strain; take warm after meals; take another dose before bedtime.

Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm and Relieving Stagnation,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 103.,For redness, pain, dryness, and swelling of the eyes.

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