Plantain Cake

Plantain Cake,Heat-toxin ascending to the eyes, causing redness, swelling, and pain.

Formulas Name : Plantain Cake

Chinese Name : 车前饼子

Drug Formulation

1 handful of Plantain leaves, 1 handful of Burdock leaves, 3 liang of Earthworm droppings, 1 fen of salt, 1 liang of Qinpi (chopped).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.

Processing

Pound the above ingredients into a paste and shape into cakes.

Benefits

Heat-toxin ascending to the eyes, causing redness, swelling, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Lie on your back and apply the poultice; replace it when it dries.

Plantain Cake,From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.,Heat-toxin ascending to the eyes, causing redness, swelling, and pain.

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