Angelica (de-reeded), Mint (de-stemmed), Notopterygium (de-reeded), Saposhnikovia (de-reeded), Gardenia Fruit, Licorice (roasted), Rhubarb (simmered), Chuanxiong, each 60 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above 8 ingredients together into a fine powder. Take 6 grams per dose, administered with cool boiled water, to be taken after meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Dispersing wind to dissipate heat, clearing the liver and draining fire.

bubble_chart Indications

Wind-heat toxin attacks upward, causing sudden redness of the eyes, severe swelling and pain making it difficult to open, astringent eye discharge, tearing, photophobia, or the formation of nebula membrane, severe constipation, reddish and astringent urine, and a wiry, strong, and forceful pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The liver belongs to wood and governs the eyes. Wind-heat invades the liver and rushes upward to the eyes, causing red eye, swelling, and pain. In the formula, Mentha, Notopterygium, and Saposhnikovia Root release the exterior with pungent-cool properties; Chinese Angelica and Sichuan Lovage Rhizome nourish blood and activate blood circulation, as smooth blood flow naturally dispels wind; Gardenia clears liver heat and promotes urination; Rhubarb Rhizoma purges excess fire, relieves dryness accumulation, and ensures smooth bowel movements, allowing heat toxins to descend and thereby reducing redness and swelling; Liquorice Root harmonizes the various herbs. Combined, these ingredients work together to disperse wind, dissipate heat, clear the liver, and drain fire.