Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction，From *Shenghui*, Volume 18.，For febrile diseases where heat toxins attack the eyes, causing redness, swelling, corneal opacities, pain, and photophobia.
Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction
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Formulas Name : Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction
Chinese Name : 洗眼栀子汤
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of Gardenia seeds, half a liang of Phellodendron bark, half a liang of Scutellaria root, 1 fen of Euphorbia seeds, half a liang of Coptis root, half a liang of Qinpi (chopped), half a liang of Cassia seeds (lightly roasted), and 5 jujubes.
Source
From *Shenghui*, Volume 18.
Processing
Finely chop the ingredients.
Benefits
For febrile diseases where heat toxins attack the eyes, causing redness, swelling, corneal opacities, pain, and photophobia.
Instructions for Use
Boil all ingredients in 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 large bowl. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the residue. In a draft-free area, check the temperature, then use the solution to wash the eyes 3–5 times a day.
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Eye-Washing Gardenia Decoction,For febrile diseases where heat toxins attack the eyes, causing redness, swelling, corneal opacities, pain, and photophobia.