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Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dissolving Ointment

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Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dissolving Ointment,Cold water in the Foot-Taiyang meridian causes a membrane to obscure the eye; a white opacity forms on the surface, resulting in blurred vision.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dissolving Ointment

Chinese Name : 羌活退翳膏

Drug Formulation

2 fen of the southeast root of the pepper tree, 2 fen of the northwest root of the pepper tree, 2 fen of Gaobin, 2 fen of Hanfangji, 3 fen of Huanglian, 3 fen of Fangfeng, 3 fen of Ma Huang (with roots and nodes removed), 3 fen of Chaihu, 3 fen of Shengma, 3 fen of Sheng Dihuang, 4 fen of raw Licorice, 6 fen of Danggui root, 7 fen of Qianghuo, and 6 Ruiren seeds.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Cold water in the Foot-Taiyang meridian causes a membrane to obscure the eye; a white opacity forms on the surface, resulting in blurred vision.

Instructions for Use

Use one large bowl of clean water. First, decoct Hanfangji, Coptis, raw licorice, Angelica sinensis, and raw Rehmannia until the volume is reduced by half. Add the remaining herbs and decoct further until the volume is reduced to one cup. Strain out the residue, transfer the liquid to a silver or stone vessel, and simmer until the desired therapeutic effect is achieved.

Qianghuo Eye-Cloud-Dissolving Ointment,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Cold water in the Foot-Taiyang meridian causes a membrane to obscure the eye; a white opacity forms on the surface, resulting in blurred vision.

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