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Sophora Bark Eye Wash,For redness and pain in the eyes.

Formulas Name : Sophora Bark Eye Wash

Chinese Name : 槐皮洗眼汤

Drug Formulation

Sophora bark (chopped) 1 liang, Qinpi 1 liang, Coptis rhizome half a liang (stems removed), bamboo leaves one handful, Ginkgo seeds half a liang (soaked in hot water, red skin removed), Gardenia seeds half a liang, yellow malt half a liang (chopped), horse-tooth powder half a liang, rock salt 1 fen.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For redness and pain in the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 liang of the mixture per dose. Add 3 large bowls of water and 14 ancient coins, then decoct until reduced to 2 bowls. Strain out the residue. Use 3 he of the warm decoction to wash the eyes three times daily.

Note

Keep away from drafts.

Sophora Bark Eye Wash,From *Shenghui*, Volume 32.,For redness and pain in the eyes.

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