Five-Gallbladder Ointment，The formula is from *Shenghui* (Volume 33); the name appears in *Dongyi Baojian: Chapter on External Forms* (Volume 1).，For blurred distant vision, frequent seeing of dark spots, and signs of developing cataracts.
Five-Gallbladder Ointment
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Formulas Name : Five-Gallbladder Ointment
Chinese Name : 五胆膏
Drug Formulation
1 green sheep gallbladder, 1 he of yellow cow bile, 1 fen of bear bile, 3 fen of carp gallbladder, 3 fen of black chicken gallbladder (5 gallbladders), and half a liang of cow bile (finely ground).
Source
The formula is from *Shenghui* (Volume 33); the name appears in *Dongyi Baojian: Chapter on External Forms* (Volume 1).
Processing
First, mix all the gallbladders together; then add the ox bile, stir until uniform, transfer to a silver vessel, and simmer over low-to-medium heat until it becomes a paste; store it in a porcelain container.
Benefits
For blurred distant vision, frequent seeing of dark spots, and signs of developing cataracts.
Instructions for Use
Take half a qian per dose, mixed with warm wine after meals.
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Five-Gallbladder Ointment,For blurred distant vision, frequent seeing of dark spots, and signs of developing cataracts.