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Zhongming Ointment,For all eye diseases.

Formulas Name : Zhongming Ointment

Chinese Name : 重明膏

Drug Formulation

1 Chebulic myrobalan (chopped, pitted), 5 qian Coptis, 3 liang Orpiment (water-floated).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 86.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Take 10 liang of high-quality honey, boil it to remove the white foam, and strain it thoroughly. Place the powdered mixture in a silver or copper vessel, and simmer over alternating high and low heat. Stir with a locust twig until it forms a paste; stop when it turns purple. Store in a clean porcelain container and bury it underground for one fu to remove the fire toxicity.

Benefits

For all eye diseases.

Instructions for Use

Take an amount the size of a soybean each time, dissolve it in warm water, and use the solution to wash the eyes.

Zhongming Ointment,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 86.,For all eye diseases.

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