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Ophthalmic Coptis Ointment

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Ophthalmic Coptis Ointment,For wind-toxin-induced redness and ulceration—regardless of how long the condition has persisted, whether it recurs frequently or intermittently—and for uncontrollable tearing when looking at objects.

Formulas Name : Ophthalmic Coptis Ointment

Chinese Name : 点眼小黄连膏

Drug Formulation

Coptis (stems removed, ground into powder) 1 liang, Aloe (ground) 1 liang, Borneol (ground separately) half a qian.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 105.

Processing

First, wrap the Coptis and Aloe vera powders in fresh cotton. Using 2 zhan of water, boil the mixture in a silver vessel over high heat to extract the juice until the volume is reduced by two-thirds. Strain the mixture through the cotton to remove the herbs, then add the borneol and store the mixture in a porcelain bottle.

Benefits

For wind-toxin-induced redness and ulceration—regardless of how long the condition has persisted, whether it recurs frequently or intermittently—and for uncontrollable tearing when looking at objects.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eyes 2–3 times daily.

Ophthalmic Coptis Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 105.,For wind-toxin-induced redness and ulceration—regardless of how long the condition has persisted, whether it recurs frequently or intermittently—and for uncontrollable tearing when looking at objects.

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