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Emerald Cake,Eye disorders.

Formulas Name : Emerald Cake

Chinese Name : 碧玉饼子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of dough base, 8 qian of orpiment, 2 qian of frankincense, 2 qian of myrrh, 1 qian of pearl, 1 qian of amber, 2 qian of borax, 2 qian of cuttlefish bone, 2 qian of bear bile, 1 qian of borneol, 5 fen of rock salt, and 3 fen of musk.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 61.

Processing

Grind the ingredients to a very fine powder, mix thoroughly, and knead until no sound is heard. Shape into cakes and store in a tightly sealed porcelain jar.

Benefits

Eye disorders.

Instructions for Use

Grind with fresh well water or milk, and apply to the inner corner of the eye.

Emerald Cake,*Yi Tong*, Volume 61.,Eye disorders.

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