Eye-Dotting Decoction

Eye-Dotting Decoction,For liver-excess heat manifesting as heat and pain in the outer corners of the eyes.

Formulas Name : Eye-Dotting Decoction

Chinese Name : 点眼煎

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Gardenia seeds, 1 liang of Ruiren (peeled), 1 liang of Cassia seeds (lightly roasted), 2 liang of gypsum (ground), 2 handfuls of bamboo leaves (washed), 3 he of Plantain leaves (chopped), 3 fen of Qinpi (coarse bark removed), and 3 liang of white honey (added later).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 102.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above seven ingredients. Decoct in 5 sheng of well water until reduced to 1 sheng of liquid. Strain out the residue, add the honey, and mix thoroughly. Simmer in a porcelain vessel over a double boiler until it reaches the consistency of thin syrup.

Benefits

For liver-excess heat manifesting as heat and pain in the outer corners of the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Apply a drop the size of a soybean to each eye.

Eye-Dotting Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 102.,For liver-excess heat manifesting as heat and pain in the outer corners of the eyes.

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