Qinpi Decoction，From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.，In cases of toxic disease affecting the eyes, where a red or white opacity suddenly appears, or the skin swells and rises; or where redness and pain prevent seeing light, with pain penetrating the heart and liver; or where the area outside the eye swells as if fluid were oozing out, and a membrane forms over the eyeball.
Qinpi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Qinpi Decoction
Chinese Name : 秦皮汤
Drug Formulation
Qinpi 2 liang, Qianhu 2 liang, Changshan 2 liang, Huangqin 2 liang, Shengma 2 liang, Shaoyao 2 liang, Baiwei 2 liang, Zhishi 2 liang (roasted), Da Huang 3 liang, Gancao 2 liang (roasted; one formula adds Rui Ren 1 liang and Zhizi Ren half a liang).
Source
From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.
Benefits
In cases of toxic disease affecting the eyes, where a red or white opacity suddenly appears, or the skin swells and rises; or where redness and pain prevent seeing light, with pain penetrating the heart and liver; or where the area outside the eye swells as if fluid were oozing out, and a membrane forms over the eyeball.
Instructions for Use
Boil the above ingredients in 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses, taking each dose at two meal intervals.
Note
Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and raw lettuce.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Qinpi Decoction,In cases of toxic disease affecting the eyes, where a red or white opacity suddenly appears, or the skin swells and rises; or where redness and pain prevent seeing light, with pain penetrating the heart and liver; or where the area outside the eye swells as if fluid were oozing out, and a membrane forms over the eyeball.