Decoction for Cooling the Diaphragm and Clearing the Spleen

Decoction for Cooling the Diaphragm and Clearing the Spleen,Heat stagnating in the Spleen Meridian condenses into a toxic growth on the eyelid, appearing large at the head and small at the base, gradually growing and protruding outward; in severe cases, it causes the eyes to roll upward, accompanied by tearing and blurred vision. The abscess is extremely hot.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Cooling the Diaphragm and Clearing the Spleen

Chinese Name : 凉膈清脾饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian Fangfeng, 1 qian Jingjie, 1 qian Huangqin, 1 qian Shigao, 1 qian Shanzhi, 1 qian Bohe, 1 qian Chishao, 1 qian Lianqiao, 1 qian Shidi, 0.5 fen Gancao.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Heat stagnating in the Spleen Meridian condenses into a toxic growth on the eyelid, appearing large at the head and small at the base, gradually growing and protruding outward; in severe cases, it causes the eyes to roll upward, accompanied by tearing and blurred vision. The abscess is extremely hot.

Instructions for Use

First, apply a soft cotton paper dampened with water to the eyelid. After a short while, use the thumbnail of your left hand to press gently on the affected eye, while with your right hand, cut off the tip of a lanceolate herb at the base. Immediately apply a thick layer of ground Cuiyun Indigo. Subsequently, decoct 2 zhong of water with 20 strands of lampwick until reduced to 8 fen, and take this after meals.

Note

Avoid seafood, fried or stir-fried foods, pepper, ginger, and alcohol.

Decoction for Cooling the Diaphragm and Clearing the Spleen,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,Heat stagnating in the Spleen Meridian condenses into a toxic growth on the eyelid, appearing large at the head and small at the base, gradually growing and protruding outward; in severe cases, it causes the eyes to roll upward, accompanied by tearing and blurred vision. The abscess is extremely hot.

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