Zhongming Powder

Zhongming Powder,For all cases where wind-heat toxins rise to the eyes, causing sudden redness, swelling, and pain; or the formation of opacities, stasis, and flesh growths; or a sensation of dryness and aversion to light; or redness and erosion of both eyelids.

Formulas Name : Zhongming Powder

Chinese Name : 重明散

Drug Formulation

1 jin of zinc oxide (burned, then quenched in Coptis chinensis decoction and ground into a powder), 2 qian of Sichuan pepper (simmered into a paste, mixed with the zinc oxide powder, and baked over a fire until dry), half a liang of Coptis chinensis, half a liang of copper green, 3 qian of realgar, half a liang of cattail pollen, 2 qian of realgar, and 4 liang of mung bean powder.

Source

*Treasury of Health* (Volume 10).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients together with zinc oxide into an extremely fine powder—one that dissolves completely when chewed against the teeth without leaving any grit. Then, take 1 qian of borneol and 1 qian of southern borax, grind them into a fine powder, and mix with soybeans.

Benefits

For all cases where wind-heat toxins rise to the eyes, causing sudden redness, swelling, and pain; or the formation of opacities, stasis, and flesh growths; or a sensation of dryness and aversion to light; or redness and erosion of both eyelids.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount each time, using a dry bone chopstick to dab it on, then lie down for a short while.

Note

Avoid alcohol, damp noodles, all kinds of mixed foods, fish and meat, and pungent or heating foods.

Zhongming Powder,*Treasury of Health* (Volume 10).,For all cases where wind-heat toxins rise to the eyes, causing sudden redness, swelling, and pain; or the formation of opacities, stasis, and flesh growths; or a sensation of dryness and aversion to light; or redness and erosion of both eyelids.

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