Eight-Ingredient Pill for Red Eyes,From *Special Teachings on Ophthalmology*.,A membrane obscures the eyes, resembling a hanging curtain.
Eight-Ingredient Pill for Red Eyes
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Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Pill for Red Eyes
Chinese Name : 赤眼神效八宝丹
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 liang of Coptis chinensis, 2 liang of Natron, 20 apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed), 2 qian of copper carbonate, 5 qian of white alum, 49 loquat seeds (with skin removed).
Source
From *Special Teachings on Ophthalmology*.
Benefits
A membrane obscures the eyes, resembling a hanging curtain.
Instructions for Use
Wrap the above herbs in raw silk to form a ball the size of a plum, place it in a bowl, pour water over it, and let it steep for one hour. Then, steam it over water until hot, and use the steam to wash the eyes five times a day.
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Eight-Ingredient Pill for Red Eyes,A membrane obscures the eyes, resembling a hanging curtain.