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Liver-Calming Powder,For corneal opacities caused by phlegm-heat.

Formulas Name : Liver-Calming Powder

Chinese Name : 镇肝散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Hu Huanglian, 1 liang of Gardenia seeds, half a liang of licorice (lightly roasted), half a liang of Ma Ya Xiao, half a liang of Cnidium seeds, 1 fen of pearl (ground separately), 1 fen of ox bile (ground separately).

Source

From *General Essentials of Health*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For corneal opacities caused by phlegm-heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, add a small amount each of Schizonepeta and mint, use 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to half a zhan, and strain out the residue. Take warm after meals.

Liver-Calming Powder,From *General Essentials of Health*, Volume 18.,For corneal opacities caused by phlegm-heat.

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