Lingying Ointment

Lingying Ointment,For blurred vision following illness, or for women experiencing blurred vision due to excessive blood loss during childbirth and deficiency of vital essence and qi.

Formulas Name : Lingying Ointment

Chinese Name : 灵应膏

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Huai Shengdi, 3 liang of Shu Di, 4 liang of Ophiopogon, 4 liang of Angelica, 5 liang of Goji berries, 4 liang of Astragalus, 5 liang of Huai Niuxi (steamed with wine three times), 4 liang of Atractylodes (stir-fried with earth), 3 liang of Polygonatum root, 2 liang of Poria, and 3 liang of genuine donkey-hide gelatin (stir-fried).

Source

*Explanation of Ophthalmology*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into fine pieces, decoct to extract the juice, strain out the residue, add 6 liang of refined honey, and simmer until the mixture forms beads when a drop is dropped into water. Transfer to a jar, submerge in water overnight, then remove and seal tightly.

Benefits

For blurred vision following illness, or for women experiencing blurred vision due to excessive blood loss during childbirth and deficiency of vital essence and qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 teaspoons per dose, mixed with plain hot water, goji berry decoction, or ginseng decoction, at any time.

Lingying Ointment,*Explanation of Ophthalmology*, Volume 3.,For blurred vision following illness, or for women experiencing blurred vision due to excessive blood loss during childbirth and deficiency of vital essence and qi.

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