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Guangming Powder.,Effective for all eye diseases, regardless of cause.

Formulas Name : Guangming Powder.

Chinese Name : 光明散。

Drug Formulation

Zinc oxide 4 liang, Coptis 4 liang.

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 86, citing *Hai Shang Fang*.

Processing

First, finely chop the Coptis. Soak it in 2 sheng of freshly drawn water for 3–4 days until the medicinal properties are fully extracted. Discard the Coptis residue and retain the liquid. Calcine the zinc oxide over a fire until all the Coptis liquid has evaporated,and remove it from the heat to dispel the fire toxicity. Grind it slowly and finely in a mortar; add half a bowl of water and stir vigorously until all impurities are removed. Take 4 liang of the zinc oxide powder, return it to the mortar, and grind it very finely. Add 1 xian of borneol and 1 qian of musk, and grind again until very fine.

Benefits

Effective for all eye diseases, regardless of cause.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 spoonful each time, either applying it directly or soaking the affected area in boiling water. Another formula omits musk and is boiled in water instead.

Guangming Powder.,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 86, citing *Hai Shang Fang*.,Effective for all eye diseases, regardless of cause.

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