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Gu Jing Cao Decoction

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Gu Jing Cao Decoction,For smallpox toxin affecting the eyes, causing swelling, pain, redness, and ulceration; blurred vision; tearing due to wind-heat; and the formation of a corneal opacity.

Formulas Name : Gu Jing Cao Decoction

Chinese Name : 谷精草汤

Drug Formulation

6 fen of Eupatorium, 5 fen of White Peony Root, 5 fen of Schizonepeta Spikes, 5 fen of Scrophularia, 5 fen of Burdock Seed, 5 fen of Forsythia, 5 fen of Cassia Seed, 5 fen of Chrysanthemum, 5 fen of Gentian, 3 fen of Platycodon.

Source

From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For smallpox toxin affecting the eyes, causing swelling, pain, redness, and ulceration; blurred vision; tearing due to wind-heat; and the formation of a corneal opacity.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of plain water and 10 pieces of lampwick; decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain out the residue, and take as needed.

Gu Jing Cao Decoction,From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 4.,For smallpox toxin affecting the eyes, causing swelling, pain, redness, and ulceration; blurred vision; tearing due to wind-heat; and the formation of a corneal opacity.

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