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Seven-Needle Pill,Complete blindness in both eyes.

Formulas Name : Seven-Needle Pill

Chinese Name : 七针丹

Drug Formulation

3 qian of white chrysanthemum flowers, 3 qian of Sichuan pepper, 2 qian 5 fen of rock salt, 3 qian 5 fen of copper patina, 3 qian 5 fen of gallic alum, 1 black plum (pitted), and 7 new embroidery needles (threaded with silk).

Source

From *Special Teachings on Ophthalmology*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with water, and place the mixture along with the needles in a porcelain bottle; seal and let it steep for 7 days. Then, steam over water for 6 hours until the needles have dissolved. Strain out the residue and use the liquid to instill into the eyes.

Benefits

Complete blindness in both eyes.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eyes.

Seven-Needle Pill,From *Special Teachings on Ophthalmology*.,Complete blindness in both eyes.

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