Kongqing and Cassia Seed Ointment，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 112.，For cataracts, internal opacities, and corneal haze—regardless of whether symptoms are associated with cold, heat, wind, or tearing—provided the pupil remains intact.
Kongqing and Cassia Seed Ointment
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Formulas Name : Kongqing and Cassia Seed Ointment
Chinese Name : 空青决明膏
Drug Formulation
Kongqing (ground extremely fine) 1 liang, Cassia seeds (horse-hoof variety, roasted) 1 fen, Dried ginger (roasted) 1 fen, Polygonatum 3 fen, Scutellaria (black core removed) 3 fen, White honey (high-quality) 1 sheng, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) half a liang, Plantain seeds half a liang, Phellodendron (coarse bark removed) half a liang, Coptis (stems removed) half a liang.
Source
From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 112.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with honey, and place the mixture in a copper vessel. Cover the top tightly to prevent air from entering. Place the vessel on top of 5 sheng of rice and steam until the rice is cooked. While still hot, strain through cotton to remove the residue, and transfer the liquid to a porcelain bottle.
Benefits
For cataracts, internal opacities, and corneal haze—regardless of whether symptoms are associated with cold, heat, wind, or tearing—provided the pupil remains intact.
Instructions for Use
Apply to the inner corner of the eye with a copper chopstick. For long-standing blindness, apply for 20 days until vision returns; apply every 2 days, then use the Scalp-Massaging Ointment.
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Kongqing and Cassia Seed Ointment,For cataracts, internal opacities, and corneal haze—regardless of whether symptoms are associated with cold, heat, wind, or tearing—provided the pupil remains intact.