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Needle-Piercing Powder,Red and swollen eyes, with corneal opacities and photophobia.

Formulas Name : Needle-Piercing Powder

Chinese Name : 穿针散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Equisetum (remove the black parts and discard any dust), half a liang of Cyperus rhizome, half a liang of Asarum, half a liang of chrysanthemum flowers, and half a liang of Notopterygium.

Source

*Continuation of the Records of Medical Cases*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Red and swollen eyes, with corneal opacities and photophobia.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with a small amount of good tea, and take after meals.

Needle-Piercing Powder,*Continuation of the Records of Medical Cases*, Volume 4.,Red and swollen eyes, with corneal opacities and photophobia.

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