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Eye-Brightening Elixir,For all cases of wind-heat stagnation causing redness, swelling, dryness, and pain in both eyes; wind-induced corneal ulcers; and internal and external corneal opacities.

Formulas Name : Eye-Brightening Elixir

Chinese Name : 点眼光明丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white calamine (prepare a concentrated decoction of 5 qian of Coptis; strain out the residue; calcine the calamine over a charcoal fire until it glows red; quench it in the Coptis decoction; repeat this process 7 times; then grind into a fine powder), 1 qian of cinnabar, 2 qian of borax, 5 fen of mercury oxide, 3 fen (up to 5 fen) of camphor, and 1 fen of musk.

Source

*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind each ingredient into an extremely fine powder, mix them thoroughly, and grind again for 1–2 days until no sound is heard. Store in a silver bottle, sealing the opening tightly to prevent air from escaping.

Benefits

For all cases of wind-heat stagnation causing redness, swelling, dryness, and pain in both eyes; wind-induced corneal ulcers; and internal and external corneal opacities.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eyes. Extremely effective.

Eye-Brightening Elixir,*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 5.,For all cases of wind-heat stagnation causing redness, swelling, dryness, and pain in both eyes; wind-induced corneal ulcers; and internal and external corneal opacities.

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