Rhubarb Decoction for Draining the Liver,*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 108.,For wind-heat eye disorders complicated by erythema and swelling, presenting with redness and pain in the eyes.
Rhubarb Decoction for Draining the Liver
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Formulas Name : Rhubarb Decoction for Draining the Liver
Chinese Name : 泻肝大黄汤
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried) 2 liang, Scutellaria (black core removed) 2 liang, Cassia seeds (stir-fried) 2 liang, Gardenia seeds 2 liang, White mulberry root bark (chopped) 2 liang, Xuanhuo (root tip removed) 2 liang, Licorice (chopped, roasted) 2 liang,Antelope Horn (chopped) 2 liang, Trifoliate Orange Peel (pulp removed, fried with wheat bran) 2 liang, Coptis (stems removed) half liang, Isatis Root half liang, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) half liang.
Source
*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 108.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For wind-heat eye disorders complicated by erythema and swelling, presenting with redness and pain in the eyes.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm after meals and before bedtime.
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Rhubarb Decoction for Draining the Liver,For wind-heat eye disorders complicated by erythema and swelling, presenting with redness and pain in the eyes.