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Liver-Descending Pills,Ulcers on the conjunctiva causing external opacity.

Formulas Name : Liver-Descending Pills

Chinese Name : 坠肝丸

Drug Formulation

Schisandra berries 1 liang, Oyster shell 1 liang, Plantain seeds 1 liang, Anemarrhena rhizome 1 liang, Alisma rhizome 1 liang, Chinese yam 1 liang, Fangfeng root 1 liang 5 qian, Gentian root, Blue thistle seeds, Bupleurum root, Scutellaria root, Cassia seeds, White peony root, and Vitex seeds.

Source

*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Ulcers on the conjunctiva causing external opacity.

Instructions for Use

Take 30–40 pills per dose, washed down with plain tea.

Liver-Descending Pills,*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 4.,Ulcers on the conjunctiva causing external opacity.

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