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Iron Fan,Blurred vision and cold tears when exposed to the wind.

Formulas Name : Iron Fan

Chinese Name : 铁扇子

Drug Formulation

Mulberry leaves (those that cling to the mulberry tree in December, do not fall off, and dry naturally).

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 83.

Benefits

Blurred vision and cold tears when exposed to the wind.

Instructions for Use

Boil into a decoction and use it to wash the eyes. Within a few days, vision will gradually improve; after half a year, vision will return to normal.

Iron Fan,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 83.,Blurred vision and cold tears when exposed to the wind.

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