Red-Clearing Decoction

Red-Clearing Decoction,For various eye ailments characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and ulceration.

Formulas Name : Red-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 扫红煎

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Chrysanthemum flowers, 1.5 qian of Coptis, 3 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 3 qian of Schizonepeta, 3 qian of Angelica dahurica, 1 qian of Safflower, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Sodium silicate, and 0.5 fen of White alum.

Source

From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For various eye ailments characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and ulceration.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients into a decoction; first use it for steam therapy, then for washing.

Red-Clearing Decoction,From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 4.,For various eye ailments characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and ulceration.

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