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Eye-Clarifying Asarum Decoction

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Eye-Clarifying Asarum Decoction,Redness and mild pain in both eyes; photophobia and aversion to sunlight; sensitivity to wind and cold; aversion to fire; eyelashes clumped together; excessive sticky eye discharge; dryness and difficulty opening the eyes; swollen and tight eyebrows; nasal congestion with thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva; slightly hard stools.

Formulas Name : Eye-Clarifying Asarum Decoction

Chinese Name : 明目细辛汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 5 fen, Shidi Huang (wine-processed) 6 fen, Manjingzi 6 fen, Danggui tips 1 qian, Bai Fuling 1 qian, Gaoben 1 qian, Jingjie 1 qian 2 fen, Fangfeng 2 qian, Ma Huang root 3 qian, Qianghuo 3 qian, Xixin a small amount, Honghua a small amount, Sichuan pepper 8 pieces, Taoren 20 pieces.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Redness and mild pain in both eyes; photophobia and aversion to sunlight; sensitivity to wind and cold; aversion to fire; eyelashes clumped together; excessive sticky eye discharge; dryness and difficulty opening the eyes; swollen and tight eyebrows; nasal congestion with thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva; slightly hard stools.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients and divide into 4 doses. For each dose, add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and take while still slightly warm before bedtime.

Note

Avoid alcohol, vinegar, and damp noodles.

Eye-Clarifying Asarum Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Redness and mild pain in both eyes; photophobia and aversion to sunlight; sensitivity to wind and cold; aversion to fire; eyelashes clumped together; excessive sticky eye discharge; dryness and difficulty opening the eyes; swollen and tight eyebrows; nasal congestion with thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva; slightly hard stools.

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