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Liver-Cleansing Bupleurum Powder

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Liver-Cleansing Bupleurum Powder,Sudden redness of the eyes.

Formulas Name : Liver-Cleansing Bupleurum Powder

Chinese Name : 洗肝柴胡散

Drug Formulation

2.5 liang of Bupleurum (without stems), 1 liang of Sichuan Cimicifuga, 1 liang of Scutellaria, 2 liang of Cassia seeds, 1 liang of ground antelope horn shavings, 1 liang of Sichuan rhubarb (coarsely chopped and lightly roasted), 2 liang of gypsum, 1 liang of Lycium bark, and 0.5 liang of licorice (lightly roasted until reddish and coarsely chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Sudden redness of the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take warm after each meal.

Liver-Cleansing Bupleurum Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.,Sudden redness of the eyes.

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