Soaking Powder

Soaking Powder,Deficiency of the Liver Meridian, with external heat and wind obstructing and rising upward, causing red and dry eyes, pain in the cornea, erosion of the eyelids, photophobia, excessive tearing while sleeping at night, sudden and severe redness during an epidemic, pain in both temples, dizziness and vertigo, blurred vision, and the gradual formation of a corneal opacity.

Formulas Name : Soaking Powder

Chinese Name : 汤泡散

Drug Formulation

Red peony root, Chinese angelica root (washed and roasted), and Coptis rhizome (stems removed)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 7 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of the Liver Meridian, with external heat and wind obstructing and rising upward, causing red and dry eyes, pain in the cornea, erosion of the eyelids, photophobia, excessive tearing while sleeping at night, sudden and severe redness during an epidemic, pain in both temples, dizziness and vertigo, blurred vision, and the gradual formation of a corneal opacity.

Instructions for Use

Use 2 qian each time; steep in extremely hot boiling water, then steam and wash the affected area while still hot; once the water cools, reheat it and wash again. Perform 3–5 times daily until cured.

Note

Avoid pickled foods and toxic substances.

Soaking Powder,*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 7 (Supplementary Collection of Empirical Secret Formulas from Various Bureaus).,Deficiency of the Liver Meridian, with external heat and wind obstructing and rising upward, causing red and dry eyes, pain in the cornea, erosion of the eyelids, photophobia, excessive tearing while sleeping at night, sudden and severe redness during an epidemic, pain in both temples, dizziness and vertigo, blurred vision, and the gradual formation of a corneal opacity.

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