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Decoction for Clearing the Liver, Brightening the Eyes, and Removing Obstructions

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Decoction for Clearing the Liver, Brightening the Eyes, and Removing Obstructions,For wind-heat eye disorders characterized by redness, swelling, and cloudiness of the cornea that have persisted for 3–5 months without resolution.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Liver, Brightening the Eyes, and Removing Obstructions

Chinese Name : 清肝明日消障汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanqianghuo 4 fen (use only those with 9 nodes; do not use those with a curved middle section), Zhenchuanxiong 4 fen, Fangfeng 4 fen, Red Peony Root 4 fen (wine-fried), Coptis 4 fen,Cucumis sativus seeds 4 fen, Poria cocos 4 fen, Nine-Processed Rheum 4 fen, Bupleurum 4 fen, Raw Rehmannia 1 qian, Whole Angelica sinensis 6 fen, Cassia seeds 6 fen, Plantain seeds 6 fen, Atractylodes 6 fen, Vitex fruit 6 fen, Licorice 3 fen, Honey-coated Honeysuckle (mixed with honey water, sun-dried, and stir-fried with wine), Lamp wick 30 cun.

Source

*Explanation of Ophthalmology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For wind-heat eye disorders characterized by redness, swelling, and cloudiness of the cornea that have persisted for 3–5 months without resolution.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take warm after meals.

Decoction for Clearing the Liver, Brightening the Eyes, and Removing Obstructions,*Explanation of Ophthalmology*, Volume 3.,For wind-heat eye disorders characterized by redness, swelling, and cloudiness of the cornea that have persisted for 3–5 months without resolution.

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