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Decoction for Clearing the Heart and Draining Fire,Both outer corners of the eyes are red, the eyelids are slightly swollen, hot tears flow constantly, and there is a slight sensation of pain and itching.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Heart and Draining Fire

Chinese Name : 清心泻火汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 5 qian, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Fructus Aurantii 3 qian, Gardenia 3 qian, Forsythia 3 qian, Gypsum 3 qian, Platycodon 3 qian, Red Peony 3 qian, Chrysanthemum 3 qian, Honeysuckle 3 qian, Bupleurum 3 qian, Coptis 2 qian, Licorice 1 qian.

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Both outer corners of the eyes are red, the eyelids are slightly swollen, hot tears flow constantly, and there is a slight sensation of pain and itching.

Instructions for Use

Add lampwick as a guide, decoct in water, and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing the Heart and Draining Fire，*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.，Both outer corners of the eyes are red, the eyelids are slightly swollen, hot tears flow constantly, and there is a slight sensation of pain and itching.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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