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Decoction for Clearing Toxins and Removing Cataracts

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Decoction for Clearing Toxins and Removing Cataracts,When smallpox toxins retain fluids in the essence of qi and blood, they manifest as eye disorders—redness, swelling, and pain, with the eyes unable to open, or with a membrane obscuring vision.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Toxins and Removing Cataracts

Chinese Name : 清毒拔翳汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of wine-fried Coptis, 5 fen of wine-fried Angelica sinensis, 5 fen of wine-fried Polygonatum, 5 fen of Arctium lappa, 5 fen of Cassia tora, 5 fen of Platycodon grandiflorus, 5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 5 fen of Tribulus terrestris (fried, ground, and de-spined),Authentic Chrysanthemum 0.4 fen, Mimen Flower 0.4 fen, Eupatorium 0.4 fen, Sichuan Eupatorium 0.4 fen, Pueraria Root 0.4 fen, Sichuan Ligusticum 0.3 fen, Notopterygium 0.3 fen, Bupleurum 0.3 fen, Saposhnikovia 0.3 fen, Peppermint 0.3 fen, Raw Rehmannia 0.3 fen, wine-fried Gardenia 0.3 fen.

Source

*The Precious Treasure for Treating Smallpox in Children*.

Benefits

When smallpox toxins retain fluids in the essence of qi and blood, they manifest as eye disorders—redness, swelling, and pain, with the eyes unable to open, or with a membrane obscuring vision.

Instructions for Use

Add one slice of fresh ginger and decoct together; take the decoction a good while after a meal.

Note

Avoid using cold or cooling medicines to apply to the eyes.

Decoction for Clearing Toxins and Removing Cataracts,*The Precious Treasure for Treating Smallpox in Children*.,When smallpox toxins retain fluids in the essence of qi and blood, they manifest as eye disorders—redness, swelling, and pain, with the eyes unable to open, or with a membrane obscuring vision.

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