Eight-Treasure Brightening Powder

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.

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.

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.

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