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Dongchu San,Heat accumulation in the middle jiao, resulting in redness and ulceration of the eyes and face.

Formulas Name : Dongchu San

Chinese Name : 冬除散

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Luanhua, 3 liang of Cyperus root (roasted, hair removed), 2 liang of cinnabar (ground), 2 liang of sodium carbonate (ground), 2 liang of Oyster Shell, 1 liang of gypsum (crushed), 1 liang of white peony root, 1 liang of Prunella vulgaris, and 1 liang of Coptis (stems removed).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Heat accumulation in the middle jiao, resulting in redness and ulceration of the eyes and face.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qianbi mixed with rock sugar water before breakfast and dinner; gradually increase to 2 qianbi. Stop once the condition improves.

Dongchu San,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.,Heat accumulation in the middle jiao, resulting in redness and ulceration of the eyes and face.

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