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Sweet Gypsum,Blurred vision and impaired vision.

Formulas Name : Sweet Gypsum

Chinese Name : 甘石膏

Drug Formulation

Luzhishi (ground) 4 liang, Daizhishi (calcined, quenched in vinegar 7 times, ground) 4 liang, Huangdan 4 liang (washed with water), and half a jin of white sand honey.

Source

*Bo Ji*, Volume 3.

Processing

First, grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder. Next, mix them with the yellow丹. In a copper pot, heat the honey to remove the white scum, then add 5–6 bowls of water and bring to a boil. Add the prepared medicine mixture and simmer over alternating high and low heat. Reduce to 1 bowl, stirring with a copper utensil.Test the consistency by dropping a small amount into water; if it sinks immediately, remove from heat. Once fully prepared, filter through four layers of paper, transfer to a clean porcelain container, and seal tightly to prevent dust from entering, as dust may cause the eyes to become cloudy when applied.

Benefits

Blurred vision and impaired vision.

Instructions for Use

If suffering from blurred vision, apply as needed.

Sweet Gypsum,*Bo Ji*, Volume 3.,Blurred vision and impaired vision.

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