Eyes-Cleansing Elixir

Eyes-Cleansing Elixir,For all wind-fire eye conditions and eye diseases, whether chronic or acute.

Formulas Name : Eyes-Cleansing Elixir

Chinese Name : 洗眼仙水

Drug Formulation

3 qian of alum (previously ground to a fine powder), 3 qian of forsythia, 3 qian of saposhnikovia root, 3 qian of Chinese schizonepeta, 3 qian of safflower, 5 qian of copper patina, 5 qian of alum, 5 qian of calcium carbonate, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis root tip, 5 qian of chrysanthemum, 5 qian of red peony root, 40 ground apricot kernels, and 40 ground peach kernels.

Source

From *The Complete Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 11, citing *The Secret Formulas of the Ruan Family*.

Processing

Place all ingredients in a jar. Pour 5 jin each of boiled river water and well water over the mixture, then simmer in a double boiler for half an incense stick’s duration. Bury half of the jar in the ground and cover it securely.

Benefits

For all wind-fire eye conditions and eye diseases, whether chronic or acute.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 wine cup of the medicinal solution each time, dipping a soft silk cloth into it to wash the eyes.

Eyes-Cleansing Elixir,From *The Complete Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 11, citing *The Secret Formulas of the Ruan Family*.,For all wind-fire eye conditions and eye diseases, whether chronic or acute.

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