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Ointment for Removing Cataracts

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Ointment for Removing Cataracts,For black and white corneal opacities.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Removing Cataracts

Chinese Name : 退翳膏子

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Schizonepeta spikelets, 3 qian of Coptis, 1.5 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 0.5 fen of licorice, 0.6 fen of Angelica sinensis root, 0.4 fen of Forsythia, 0.5 fen of Bupleurum tips, 0.3 fen of Cimicifuga, 0.4 fen of Saposhnikovia, 0.3 fen of Euphorbia seeds, 0.4 fen of green tangerine peel, and 0.1 fen of Asarum.

Source

*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 13.

Processing

First, soak the Schizonepeta spikelets in half a zhan of water. Next, decoct the three ingredients—Coptis, Raw Rehmannia, and Licorice—in one large bowl of water until reduced to half a bowl. Then add the remaining seven ingredients and decoct together until reduced to one zhan. Strain out the residue, return the liquid to the heat, and simmer until reduced to half a zhan. Add two spoonfuls of the Schizonepeta soaking liquid and a small amount of honey, then simmer until well blended.

Benefits

For black and white corneal opacities.

Instructions for Use

Apply as an eye drop.

Ointment for Removing Cataracts,*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 13.,For black and white corneal opacities.

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