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Three-Yellow Decoction for Eye Washing

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Three-Yellow Decoction for Eye Washing,For eye pain with redness and slight swelling, accompanied by erosion at the corners of the eyes and excessive eye discharge.

Formulas Name : Three-Yellow Decoction for Eye Washing

Chinese Name : 洗眼三黄汤

Drug Formulation

Phellodendron bark (with coarse outer bark removed) 1.5 liang, Coptis root (with filaments removed) 1.5 liang, Gardenia seeds 7 pieces.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 103.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or soybeans.

Benefits

For eye pain with redness and slight swelling, accompanied by erosion at the corners of the eyes and excessive eye discharge.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 sheng of lightly salted water until reduced to 6 he; strain out the residue, warm slightly, and use in small amounts to wash the eyes.

Three-Yellow Decoction for Eye Washing,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 103.,For eye pain with redness and slight swelling, accompanied by erosion at the corners of the eyes and excessive eye discharge.

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