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Formula for Washing the Eyes,For red and swollen eyes caused by wind-heat or sudden outbreaks due to seasonal epidemics.

Formulas Name : Formula for Washing the Eyes

Chinese Name : 浴目方

Drug Formulation

2 fen of Coptis, half a fen of Parkia, 1 fen of Saposhnikovia, 1 fen of Angelica dahurica, 1 fen of Angelica sinensis root, 1 fen of Safflower, 1 fen of Bismuth sulfate, and 1 wen of an ancient coin (Huquan half-liang, Wuzhu, or Kaiyuan Tongbao coins are all acceptable; others are unsuitable. It is best to use coins with a thick layer of verdigris; those sourced from ancient mines are particularly superior).

Source

*Compendium of Medical Essentials* (Yilin Zuanyao), Volume 10.

Benefits

For red and swollen eyes caused by wind-heat or sudden outbreaks due to seasonal epidemics.

Instructions for Use

Fill a bowl with water, steam it over cooked rice until thoroughly heated, and wash the eyes frequently with it; if it cools, reheat it.

Formula for Washing the Eyes,*Compendium of Medical Essentials* (Yilin Zuanyao), Volume 10.,For red and swollen eyes caused by wind-heat or sudden outbreaks due to seasonal epidemics.

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