Eight-Treasure Brightening Powder，From *Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Sha Shi Formula).，Wind-heat obstructing the upper part of the body causes conjunctival inflammation, resulting in redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, as well as hot tears and sensitivity to light.
Eight-Treasure Brightening Powder
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Formulas Name : Eight-Treasure Brightening Powder
Chinese Name : 八宝光明散
Drug Formulation
Calcined Borax 8 qian, Refined Glycyrrhiza 8 liang, Pure Camphor 4 qian 8 fen, Water Chestnut Powder 3 liang, Coral 1 qian 2 fen, Agate 1 qian 2 fen, Cinnabar 1 qian 2 fen, Musk 1 qian 2 fen, Cloud-Patterned Coptis (soaked in water) 2 qian.
Source
From *Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Sha Shi Formula).
Processing
Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder, place it in a small glass bottle, and seal it tightly to prevent the medicinal properties from evaporating.
Benefits
Wind-heat obstructing the upper part of the body causes conjunctival inflammation, resulting in redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, as well as hot tears and sensitivity to light.
Instructions for Use
First, sterilize a toothpick. Dip the tip of the toothpick in one drop of cool boiled water, then dip it in a small amount of the powdered medication, and apply it to the inner and outer corners of the eyes. Apply approximately 2 or 3 times daily. Close your eyes and rest after application.
Note
Do not use if there is no conjunctival inflammation.
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Eight-Treasure Brightening Powder,Wind-heat obstructing the upper part of the body causes conjunctival inflammation, resulting in redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, as well as hot tears and sensitivity to light.