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Ox Liver Powder,For cataracts that have persisted for many years without healing.

Formulas Name : Ox Liver Powder

Chinese Name : 牛肝散

Drug Formulation

1 whole yellow cow liver (finely sliced and sun-dried), 3 liang of Trichosanthes root, 1 liang of antelope horn shavings, 1 liang of Euphorbia seeds (soaked in hot water and with the red skin removed), 1 liang of Asarum, and 2 liang of Plantain seeds.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 33.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cataracts that have persisted for many years without healing.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine on an empty stomach.

Ox Liver Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 33.,For cataracts that have persisted for many years without healing.

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