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Nanxing Powder for Reducing Swelling

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Nanxing Powder for Reducing Swelling,For all types of eye inflammation characterized by swelling, pain, and difficulty opening the eyes.

Formulas Name : Nanxing Powder for Reducing Swelling

Chinese Name : 消肿南星散

Drug Formulation

Phellodendron bark, turmeric, Tiannanxing, Aconite root, and Coptis root—all in equal parts.

Source

From *Ophthalmology Essentials*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of eye inflammation characterized by swelling, pain, and difficulty opening the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Mix thoroughly with fresh ginger juice and apply to both temples.

Nanxing Powder for Reducing Swelling,From *Ophthalmology Essentials*, Volume 4.,For all types of eye inflammation characterized by swelling, pain, and difficulty opening the eyes.

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