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Forsythia Decoction

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Forsythia Decoction,For malignant opacities in the eyes, accompanied by dryness and stiffness in the outer canthus and tightness in the inner canthus; blurred vision after prolonged viewing; and tearing when exposed to wind.

Formulas Name : Forsythia Decoction

Chinese Name : 连翘饮子

Drug Formulation

Forsythia, Angelica sinensis, Chrysanthemum, Vitex fruit, Licorice, Bupleurum, Cimicifuga, Scutellaria, Astragalus, Saposhnikovia, Notopterygium, and Raw Rehmannia—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For malignant opacities in the eyes, accompanied by dryness and stiffness in the outer canthus and tightness in the inner canthus; blurred vision after prolonged viewing; and tearing when exposed to wind.

Instructions for Use

Take after meals.

Forsythia Decoction,From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 2.,For malignant opacities in the eyes, accompanied by dryness and stiffness in the outer canthus and tightness in the inner canthus; blurred vision after prolonged viewing; and tearing when exposed to wind.

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