Eye-Brightening Bear Bile Ointment,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Lanzhou Formula).,For both acute and chronic eye conditions, including cloudiness, cataracts, tearing in the wind, redness, swelling, pain, and itching, as well as swollen and painful eyelids and sores around the eyes.
Eye-Brightening Bear Bile Ointment
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Formulas Name : Eye-Brightening Bear Bile Ointment
Chinese Name : 明目熊胆膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang of Coptis, 2 liang of Sophora flavescens, 2 liang of chrysanthemum flowers, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 1 liang of safflower, 1 liang of lotus leaf, 1.5 qian of bear bile, 1 liang of borneol, and 1.5 liang of white honey.
Source
*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Lanzhou Formula).
Processing
Simmer into a paste; mix the bear bile and borneol separately.
Benefits
For both acute and chronic eye conditions, including cloudiness, cataracts, tearing in the wind, redness, swelling, pain, and itching, as well as swollen and painful eyelids and sores around the eyes.
Instructions for Use
Dip a bamboo chopstick or bone hairpin in cool water mixed with a small amount of the medicine, and apply it to the corner of the eye.
Note
Avoid irritating foods.
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Eye-Brightening Bear Bile Ointment,For both acute and chronic eye conditions, including cloudiness, cataracts, tearing in the wind, redness, swelling, pain, and itching, as well as swollen and painful eyelids and sores around the eyes.