Liver-Calming and Fire-Purging Decoction

Liver-Calming and Fire-Purging Decoction,Both eyes are red and sore, with photophobia and sensitivity to light; the upper and lower eyelids feel taut yet loose; ingrown eyelashes curl inward, irritating the eyeballs; a white membrane forms; and hot tears flow constantly.

Formulas Name : Liver-Calming and Fire-Purging Decoction

Chinese Name : 平肝泻火汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 4 qian, Gardenia 3 qian, Lonicera 3 qian, Bupleurum 2 qian, Green Tangerine Peel 2 qian, Akebia 2 qian, Scutellaria 3 qian, Coptis 3 qian, Honeysuckle 3 qian, Talc 3 qian, Fructus Aurantii 3 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Plantain Seed 3 qian (wrapped separately).

Source

*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.

Benefits

Both eyes are red and sore, with photophobia and sensitivity to light; the upper and lower eyelids feel taut yet loose; ingrown eyelashes curl inward, irritating the eyeballs; a white membrane forms; and hot tears flow constantly.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Calming and Fire-Purging Decoction,*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.,Both eyes are red and sore, with photophobia and sensitivity to light; the upper and lower eyelids feel taut yet loose; ingrown eyelashes curl inward, irritating the eyeballs; a white membrane forms; and hot tears flow constantly.

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