Ganlu Ointment

Ganlu Ointment,Effective for all eye diseases, including blurred vision, corneal opacities, redness, swelling, itching, and pain.

Formulas Name : Ganlu Ointment

Chinese Name : 甘露膏

Drug Formulation

Coptis rhizome 2 liang (crushed), Orpiment 7 qian, Copper vitriol 7 qian, Angelica root 4 qian (sliced), White cloves 2 qian, White alum 3 qian, Myrrh 1 qian (simmer the 7 ingredients in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; strain out the residue), Mercury oxide 1 qian, Bismuth subnitrate 2 qian (ground), Mercury 0.5 qian, Borneol a small amount, Musk a small amount (ground).

Source

Quoted from *Experienced Universal Relief Formulas with Modifications* in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Vol. 11412.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly into the ointment prepared earlier.

Benefits

Effective for all eye diseases, including blurred vision, corneal opacities, redness, swelling, itching, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Apply 3–5 chopsticks’ worth per instillation; if a sensation of dryness occurs, go to sleep for 10 days.

Ganlu Ointment,Quoted from *Experienced Universal Relief Formulas with Modifications* in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Vol. 11412.,Effective for all eye diseases, including blurred vision, corneal opacities, redness, swelling, itching, and pain.

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