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Tiankai Dan,For corneal opacities.

Formulas Name : Tiankai Dan

Chinese Name : 天开丹

Drug Formulation

1 qian of glycyrrhiza, 5 fen of bear bile (soaked in a decoction of Coptis and mint until softened, then mixed with glycyrrhiza and sun-dried), 1 fen of pearl, 3 fen of cinnabar, 3 fen of borax, 1 fen of bismuth sulfate, 1 fen of rock salt, 1 fen of processed realgar, 2 fen of roasted frankincense, and 3 fen of roasted myrrh.

Source

*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and store for future use.

Benefits

For corneal opacities.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the eyes. However, as this formula acts extremely rapidly, it should not be used lightly; adjustments must be made based on the specific symptoms.

Tiankai Dan,*Complete Book of Ophthalmology*, Volume 6.,For corneal opacities.

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