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Fire-Suppressing Powder,Yin fire surges upward, causing redness and swelling in both eyes; tears flow but the eyes do not feel hot; there is mild photophobia; pain eases at sunrise and worsens at sunset.

Formulas Name : Fire-Suppressing Powder

Chinese Name : 抑火散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Ophiopogon, 1 qian of Northern Schisandra, 1 qian of Cinnamon Bark, 5 qian of Morinda Root, 5 qian of Polygonum.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Yin fire surges upward, causing redness and swelling in both eyes; tears flow but the eyes do not feel hot; there is mild photophobia; pain eases at sunrise and worsens at sunset.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Fire-Suppressing Powder，From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.，Yin fire surges upward, causing redness and swelling in both eyes; tears flow but the eyes do not feel hot; there is mild photophobia; pain eases at sunrise and worsens at sunset.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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