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Decoction of Ancient Coins for Eye Drops

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Decoction of Ancient Coins for Eye Drops,For chronic redness of the eyes and redness of the sclera.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Ancient Coins for Eye Drops

Chinese Name : 点眼古字钱煎

Drug Formulation

30 ancient copper coins, 2 fen of ground table salt, and 1 sheng of strong vinegar.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 102.

Processing

Fill the holes in the coins tightly with fine salt until full. On the 5th day of the 5th month at noon, heat them over charcoal fire on a stone until they turn bright red, then plunge them into the vinegar. After cooling, pour the mixture into a small porcelain bottle. Seal the bottle’s mouth with 39 layers of paper, removing one layer each day until all layers are gone.

Benefits

For chronic redness of the eyes and redness of the sclera.

Instructions for Use

Dip a copper chopstick into the mixture and apply a dot the size of a millet seed to the inner corner of the eye.

Decoction of Ancient Coins for Eye Drops,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 102.,For chronic redness of the eyes and redness of the sclera.

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