【黄连】 （味苦性寒，去毛酒拌。）能泻心火，清心明目，止目痛，去肠胃之湿热，为治
目之君药。内服外点，古方多用之。
【菊花】 （味甘苦性凉，去梗净晒干。）清心明目，疏热散风。
【防风】 （味辛苦性凉。）散风邪明目。
【荆芥】 （味辛苦性平。）散风热，止太阳头痛，明目。
【薄荷】 （味辛性温。）清六阳风火，解毒散邪。
【蔓荆子】 （味苦性凉，炒去皮，研破用。）清头目，止痛，疏风除肝邪泪。
【川芎】 （味幸甘性温。）行血生新血开郁，止太阳头目痛楚。
【川当归】 （味辛甘性平，温酒浸过用。）养血生血，为血之君药。连、芩佐之则凉血，
姜、桂佐之则热血，桃仁、红花佐之则行血破血，藕节、茅花佐之即止血。
【芍药】 （味酸苦性寒，酒炒或煨用。）
【生地黄】 （味辛苦性寒，酒洗用。）
【熟地黄】 （味甘性温，酒洗。）生血养血，治血虚目昏。
【 本】 （味辛性温。）散至高之风寒客热，止头目痛及顶颠痛。
【细辛】 （味辛性温。）散太阳风寒客邪，止肝风目泪。
【羌活】 （味辛性温。）发散三阳客邪，利头目，止太阳头痛。
【黄芩】 （味苦性凉，酒炒。）清阳明经火，泻肺热，治头目热壅，白睛红痛。
【羚羊角】 （味甘性寒，镑末入药。）清头目，镇心肝风热。
【犀角】 （性味同上，镑末入药。）解心热，安神明目，除昏膜翳障。
【连翘】 （味苦性温。）泻六经之邪火，凉目清血。
【玄参】 （味苦性凉。）泻无根之邪火上熏头目，或肿疼者。
【大黄】 （味苦性下行，沉而不浮，性寒上行，用酒拌过。）破诸经之积火，治头目肿
壅积热，痛楚如针刺，惟大黄有解围破阵救急之大勋。一服诸火下降，而痛立止，肿立消。
【龙胆草】 （味苦性寒，酒洗。）泻肝火，除目痛，并黑睛白翳昏盲，止热泪。
【柴胡】 （味辛苦性寒。）泻肝火，发散风热，为厥阴头目痛之使药。
【车前子】 （味苦辛性凉平。）利太阳膀胱之热，能使头目清明。
【栀子】 （味苦辛性凉平，炒研。）泻小肠热，佐黄连泻心火，去郁热清目。
【黄柏】 （味苦性寒，去皮蜜炙或酒炒。）泻肾火，滋阴补水以镇阳光，使相火不起，
而目自明。
【夏枯草】 （味苦辛性凉，酒洗用。）能散郁火，清六阳热结，退翳除风，止泪明目。
【地肤子】 （味苦辛性凉，砂研用。）凉血利膀胱府热，则目自清，久服聪耳明目。
【蔓青子】 （味苦甘性症气温，炒研用或蒸。）为末酒调服，下气利五脏，通中明目。
【青葙子】 （味苦性凉，微炒。）明目退翳障。
【决明子】 （味苦咸性凉，炒捣碎。）除热去翳明目，主肝热清盲，作枕无目疾。
【石决明】 （味酸咸性温平，火 研碎。）坠翳膜，明目除昏。
【密蒙花】 （味甘性寒平，酒洗入药。）主治青盲翳障，赤涩多眵，消目中赤脉。治
小儿疳眼，痘毒入目。
【白蒺藜】 （味甘辛性温寒，炒研去刺。）破瘀血 结风壅，退翳明目。
【川木贼】 （味甘苦性微寒，酒浸。）破积结益肝，退翳明目。
【旋复花】 （味甘咸，性温平。）去五脏风热，清头目郁滞。
【茺蔚子】 （味辛甘，气温平。）行血退热，明目除昏。
【谷精草】 （味辛性温，酒洗。）除风热，治阳明热齿痛，除翳障明目。
【石膏】 （味淡性寒，火 。）泻胃火，除阳明头目热壅胀痛。
【磁石】 （味酸咸性寒平，火 。）醋淬为末入药，滋阴益肾水，降火明目。
【人参】 （味甘，性温平。）补诸虚不足，气虚内障，陷翳不起，或服破气过多，两目
愈昏，宜多服久服，则目复明。
【黄 】 （味甘性温，蜜炙。）佐人参同功。
【枸杞子】 （味甘性温。）滋肾水不足，益阴明目。
【五味子】 （味辛酸性温。）益气强阴，除热滋肾水，上荣于目。
【柏子仁】 （味甘性温，去油用。）同血药磨，能益心肾，安神明目，久服不老。
【楮实子】 （味甘性寒，焙干。）能益气补肾，荣肌肤明目，久服轻身不老。
【楮白皮】 （味辛甘性平。）为绳晒干，烧灰点目用。
【菟丝子】 （味辛甘平，酒者作饼，烙干用。）补阴益精气，荣肌肤明目，久服轻身。
【覆盆子】 （味甘性温，炒研用。）益精补肾，滋荣于目。
【肉苁蓉】 （味咸性温，酒洗去甲焙用。）滋肾不足，补阴壮水，明目除昏。
【茯神】 （味甘淡性平，去木研末水飞用。）安神明目镇心。
【沉香】 （味辛甘性温。）能升能降，和气明目，为末入药，不见火。
【五倍子】 （味酸咸，性微温，微炒研末。）泡汤洗眼，除风止泪，收烂弦退翳。
【川椒目】 （味辛苦，性温平。）除湿热，治盗汗，利渗有功。所以湿热下行，目自明。
【川椒】 （味辛性热，炒去汗研。）滋肾气，年高气弱，肾不上荣，目昏者可用。东
垣云∶用之于上，退两目之翳膜；用之于下，除六腑之沉寒。
【槐角子】 （味苦性寒。）为太阴虚星之精，入猪胆汁内浸七日，吞服明目。
【槐枝】 （味苦性平。）煎汤洗目，除风泪明目。
【秦皮】 （味苦性微寒）煎汤洗目，去风毒，除翳膜，收烂弦冷泪。
【桑叶】 （味苦甘性寒）浸水洗目，去风热止泪，除昏明目。
【艾叶】 （味苦辛性温。）或煎汤或熏药，能去风邪，收烂弦，止冷泪。
【冻青叶】 （味口性口。）浸汤洗目，去风热，收烂弦，止冷泪。
【羊肝】 （味甘性温，炙燥为末入药。）或煮烂捣如泥，和众药，能补肝明目。
【羊胆】 （味苦性寒，取汁熬膏。）明目除昏翳。
【猪胆】 （味苦性寒。）或作膏或调药，治如上。
【猪胆皮】
【青鱼胆】 （味苦性寒，取汁作膏点目。）有用制甘石装入，有用黄连末装入，候作散点，
去热明目。
【鸡胆汁】 （味苦性寒。）取甘石末和汁晒干研点目，除风障。
【鼠胆汁】 （无制） 取汁滴目内 ，治雀目。
【熊胆】 （用水化开，拌甘石，焙干研，人药再研。）明目去热退翳。
【石胆】 （汁点石 用。）其汁点目，立时复明。其石 末，能退翳障，除老膜，治青盲，
但世所难得。
【蚺蛇胆】 （味甘咸，有小毒。）用井水研，点目 止痛，涂外皮消肿。
【蛇蜕】 （瓦上焙干研末。）除风退翳膜。
【蝉蜕】 （去头足土。）明目散风，除障膜。
【蚕蜕纸】 （火炙燥研。）退翳除昏。
【夜明砂】 （研水飞过。）治雀目，但至黄昏则目不见是也。
【白蜜】 （炼如法。）明目止痛。
【青盐】 （明者洗净晒干。）去风住痒止泪。
【食盐】 （净者 如雪研。）能散血住痒，止泪除风明目。
【胆矾】 （研末入药，再和研。）除风去翳膜。
【明矾】 （明者研末入药。）除风止泪，开翳膜，明目，收烂弦用枯过者。
【空青】 （火 醋淬研末。）去翳障，除青盲老膜，明目。
【金精石】 （火 研，水飞用。）治效同上。
【牛黄】 （无制。）镇心明目。
【冰片】 （味辛性热。）能散风热，除翳障，止风泪，不可多用。
【琥珀】 （研细末入药，有以微火煨，非也。）明目去翳障。
【珍珠】 （铁器中为末，研极细。今人有入豆腐内煮，此其凿也。珠本清明光洁，取以明目，
以火制煮良，不失其良性乎？）
【青礞石】 （制法见备录详。）能降火去翳膜明目。
【古铜钱】 （火 醋淬为细末。）镇肝磨翳膜止泪。
【甘泉石】 （ 过研末。）去翳膜明目。
【花蜘蛛】 （醋浸新瓦焙干，去头足为末用。）除翳障，愈烂弦，去风止泪，明目镇肝。
【黄丹】 （飞过入药。）明目除昏，去翳障。
【焰硝】 （火 雪白，放土地上一宿。）止风泪，住痒除翳。
【朴硝】 （吹鼻洗目用之。）能散风止泪息痒。
【玄明粉】 （味辛咸性寒，要好明净者，制法见制法备录。）点目能光明，去热散血；洗
眼能消风，息痒止泪；服则降火清心。为眼科之要药。
【炉甘石】 （火 红淬入三黄汤内，淬五七次尤佳。复用防风通圣散汤悬胎砂罐煮干，露一夜，
焙干研如尘。凡点眼药以此为君，其余因证加减。）主退翳膜明目。
【白硼砂】 （明亮者研。）明目清热退火。
【朱砂】 （性寒，要万山有神气者佳。细研水飞过，入药又研。）能镇瞳人，退火消翳障。
【 砂】 （拣明亮洁白刺舌者打碎，乳汁浸一夜，瓦器焙干，入药研极细。）去多年老膜，
肉攀睛，以其有烂肉之功，用之者戒勿多用。
【铜绿】 （乳汁浸，焙干研末。）除翳障，愈烂弦，去风止泪，明目镇肝。
【蕤仁】 （去衣绵纸裹入众药，再研极细。）除翳膜，开内障，治目为要。
【乳香】 （明净滴珠者打碎，箸炙去油研末用。有加清水研如浆，澄下晒干入药研。）止痛和气，散风热。
【没药】 （制法功效，并同乳香。）
【雄黄】 （鲜明者研细末。）搐鼻以解风热，散翳开障，目暴病者用之。
【铅粉】 （真者火 黄色入药。）退翳除昏止泪。
【玛瑙】 （犬肉内煮过火 醋淬，焙干研细末，入药再研。）除翳膜明目。
【珊瑚】 （无制，研极细末，入药再研。）除翳明目。
【麝香】 （无制，极真者，自开当门子为佳。市肆卖者多搀大黄及五灵脂、蜜陀僧之类，亦有伪造复装入卖者，
须要辨真。如不真者，必须加倍入研极细，庶不损目。）能通关窍开翳膜，疏风热。
【贝齿粉】 （火 研极细无声，入药用。）除翳膜久障用之。
【蛤粉】 （ 如灰研，水飞再研。）除翳膜，收风泪。
【龙骨末】 （火 研极细无声。）去老膜，止风泪。
【玄精石】 （火 研水飞，轻浮者再研。鲜有真者，只用水精为佳。）明目退翳，去障除昏。
【云母石】 （研一日水飞，焙干再研，入众药同研极匀为末。）明目除障。
【轻粉】 （一名腻粉，无制，惟要真正者，必须自制佳，如不自制，须亲看其扫盆者真。
不然，市卖者多搀雪母、石膏、蚌粉之类。和众研极匀。）明目除昏收泪，不宜多用。
【石蟹】 （制法功用与石燕同。）
【石燕】 （火 红，入醋淬五七次，用焙干研水飞过，入药再研。）去翳膜，除昏止泪。
【海螵蛸】 （惟研极细。）去翳膜收泪。
【血竭】 （灯心同研成粉，入药再研极匀。）散血明目。
【白丁香】 （即麻雀粪，白而成粒者佳，黑头不用。取白者用三黄煮过，净水飞过，取轻
浮者晒干。其性能烂肉，不宜用多。）去 肉攀睛，多年翳膜。
【鹰条】 （出山谷石崖穴，鹰哺雏时，即有粪条，取来，三黄汤煮过，再入清水飞
轻细者晒干用，尤毒于白丁香。大去翳膜。）
【鸦翅】 （用微火燃焦，为末和药研。）翳膜久障用之。
【金锡】 （即蜜陀僧金色者，研如尘，飞过复研，同众药又研匀。）同前。
【翠白】 （即上料细瓷器碎如豆大，缸片盛之，入明炉火 红如瓷胶，候冷即青翠，为末研极细。）能摩翳膜。
【巴豆霜】 （味辛性热有毒，取肉用纸细包，捶去油，换纸无油为度，用净白纸包过一宿，以纸
不油为妙，方和众药研极匀。）有烂肉去老膜，除翳障之功。
【姜粉】 （味辛性热，将生加细切，石臼捣绞汁，汁浓沉底者晒成粉。）能散结热，疏风散瘀血。
【斑鸠肉】 （味甘平，无毒。）主明目，多食其肉，益气利阴阳。
[Huanglian] (Coptidis Rhizoma, bitter in taste and cold in nature; remove hairs and mix with wine.) It can drain Heart Fire (Xin Huo), clear the heart and brighten the eyes, relieve eye pain, and eliminate damp-heat in the intestines and stomach. It is the sovereign herb for treating eye diseases. It is frequently used in ancient prescriptions for both internal administration and external application to the eyes.
[Juhua] (Chrysanthemi Flos, sweet and bitter in taste, cool in nature; remove stems, clean, and dry in the sun.) It clears the heart and brightens the eyes, disperses heat and wind.
[Fangfeng] (Saposhnikoviae Radix, pungent and bitter in taste, cool in nature.) It disperses wind pathogens and brightens the eyes.
[Jingjie] (Schizonepetae Herba, pungent and bitter in taste, neutral in nature.) It disperses wind-heat, relieves Taiyang headache, and brightens the eyes.
Bohe] (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, pungent in taste, warm in nature.) It clears wind-fire from the six Yang meridians, resolves toxicity, and disperses pathogens.
[Manjingzi] (Viticis Fructus, bitter in taste, cool in nature; stir-fry, remove skin, and crush before use.) It clears and benefits the head and eyes, relieves pain, disperses wind, and eliminates tearing caused by Liver pathogens.
[Chuanxiong] (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, pungent and sweet in taste, warm in nature.) It promotes blood circulation, generates new blood, resolves stagnation, and relieves pain in the head and eyes associated with the Taiyang meridian.
[Chuan Danggui] (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, pungent and sweet in taste, neutral/warm in nature; soak in warm wine before use.) It nourishes and generates blood, serving as the sovereign herb for blood disorders. When combined with Huanglian and Huangqin, it cools the blood; when combined with Shengjiang and Rougui, it warms the blood vessels; when combined with Taoren and Honghua, it promotes blood circulation and breaks blood stasis; when combined with Oujié and Maohua, it stops bleeding.
[Shaoyao] (Paeoniae Radix, sour and bitter in taste, cold in nature; stir-fry with wine or roast before use.)
[Sheng Dihuang] (Rehmanniae Radix Recens, pungent and bitter in taste, cold in nature; wash with wine before use.)
[Shu Dihuang] (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, sweet in taste, warm in nature; wash with wine.) It generates and nourishes blood, treating blurred vision due to Blood deficiency.
[Gaoben] (Ligustici Jingwei Rhizoma, pungent in taste, warm in nature.) It disperses wind-cold and pathogenic heat at high levels, relieving headaches in the head and eyes and vertex pain.
[Xixin] (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, pungent in taste, warm in nature.) It disperses wind-cold pathogens of the Taiyang meridian and relieves tearing caused by Liver wind.
[Qianghuo] (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, pungent in taste, warm in nature.) It disperses pathogenic factors of the three Yang meridians, benefits the head and eyes, and relieves Taiyang headaches.
[Huangqin] (Scutellariae Radix, bitter in taste, cool in nature; stir-fry with wine.) It clears fire of the Yangming meridian, drains Lung heat, and treats redness and pain of the sclera caused by heat congestion in the head and eyes.
[Lingyangjiao] (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, sweet in taste, cold in nature; shave into powder for medication.) It clears and benefits the head and eyes, calms and subdues Wind-Heat of the Heart and Liver.
[Xijiao] (Rhinocerotis Cornu, same nature and taste as above; shave into powder for medication.) It resolves Heart heat, calms the spirit, brightens the eyes, and removes opacity and nebula.
[Lianqiao] (Forsythiae Fructus, bitter in taste, warm in nature.) It drains pathogenic fire of the six meridians, cools the eyes and clears the blood.
[Xuanshen] (Scrophulariae Radix, bitter in taste, cool in nature.) It drains rootless pathogenic fire steaming upward to the head and eyes, especially if accompanied by swelling and pain.
[Dahuang] (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, bitter in taste, directing downward, heavy and not floating; cold in nature but capable of ascending; mix with wine before use.) It breaks accumulated fire in various meridians, treating swelling and heat congestion in the head and eyes with stabbing pain. Only Dahuang has the great merit of breaking sieges and saving emergencies in such cases. After one dose, all fires descend, pain stops immediately, and swelling subsides immediately.
[Longdancao] (Gentianae Radix et Rhizoma, bitter in taste, cold in nature; wash with wine.) It drains Liver fire, relieves eye pain, and treats black corneal opacities and blindness, stopping hot tears.
[Chaihu] (Bupleuri Radix, pungent and bitter in taste, cold in nature.) It drains Liver fire, disperses wind-heat, and serves as a guiding herb for headaches and eye pain of the Jueyin meridian.
[Cheqianzi] (Plantaginis Semen, bitter and pungent in taste, cool and neutral in nature.) It benefits the heat of the Taiyang Bladder meridian, making the head and eyes clear.
[Zhiizi] (Gardeniae Fructus, bitter and pungent in taste, cool and neutral in nature; stir-fry and crush.) It drains Small Intestine heat, assists Huanglian in draining Heart fire, removes stagnant heat, and clears the eyes.
[Huangbai] (Phellodendri Cortex, bitter in taste, cold in nature; peel, honey-roast or stir-fry with wine.) It drains Kidney fire, nourishes Yin and supplements water to suppress Xianghuo (Ministerial Fire), preventing it from arising, thus naturally brightening the eyes.
[Xiakucao] (Prunellae Spica, bitter and pungent in taste, cool in nature; wash with wine.) It dissipates stagnant fire, clears heat accumulation in the six Yang meridians, reduces nebula, dispels wind, stops tearing, and brightens the eyes.
[Difuzi] (Kochiae Scopariae Herba, bitter and pungent in taste, cool in nature; grind with sand.) It cools blood and benefits heat in the Bladder Fu organ, thereby clearing the eyes. Long-term use improves hearing and brightens the eyes.
[Manningzi] (Brassicae Pekinensis Semen, bitter and sweet in taste, warm in nature; stir-fry, crush, or steam.) Grind into powder, mix with wine, and take orally. It directs Qi downward, benefits the five Zang organs, unblocks the middle jiao, and brightens the eyes.
[Qixiangzi] (Celosiae Semen, bitter in taste, cool in nature; slightly stir-fry.) It brightens the eyes and reduces nebula.
[Juemingzi] (Cassiae Semen, bitter and salty in taste, cool in nature; stir-fry and crush.) It clears heat, removes nebula, and brightens the eyes. It primarily treats Qingmang (blindness) due to Liver heat. Using it as a pillow prevents eye diseases.
[Shijueming] (Haliotidis Concha, sour and salty in taste, warm and neutral in nature; calcine and crush.) It weighs down nebula, brightens the eyes, and removes blurriness.
[Mimenghua] (Buddlejae Flos, sweet in taste, cold and neutral in nature; wash with wine for medication.) It primarily treats Qingmang and nebula, redness and dryness with excessive discharge, and eliminates red vessels in the eyes. It treats pediatric malnutrition eye disease and measles toxin entering the eyes.
[Bajili] (Tribuli Fructus, sweet and pungent in taste, warm/cool in nature; stir-fry, crush, and remove spines.) It breaks blood stasis and wind congestion, reduces nebula, and brightens the eyes.
[Chuan Muzei] (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba, sweet and bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature; soak in wine.) It breaks accumulation, benefits the Liver, reduces nebula, and brightens the eyes.
[Xuanfuhoa] (Inulae Flos, sweet and salty in taste, warm and neutral in nature.) It removes wind-heat from the five Zang organs and clears stagnation in the head and eyes.
[Chongweizi] (Leonuri Fructus, pungent and sweet in taste, warm and neutral in nature.) It promotes blood circulation, reduces heat, brightens the eyes, and removes blurriness.
[Gujingcao] (Siegesbeckiae Herba, pungent in taste, warm in nature; wash with wine.) It removes wind-heat, treats Yangming toothache due to heat, removes nebula, and brightens the eyes.
[Shigao] (Gypsum Fibrosum, bland in taste, cold in nature; calcine.) It drains Stomach fire and removes heat congestion and distending pain in the head and eyes of the Yangming meridian.
[Cishi] (Magnetitum, sour and salty in taste, cold and neutral in nature; calcine.) Quench in vinegar, grind into powder, and use for medication. It nourishes Yin, benefits Kidney water, lowers fire, and brightens the eyes.
[Renshen] (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, sweet in taste, warm and neutral in nature.) It tonifies various deficiencies. For cataract due to Qi deficiency, where nebula sinks and does not rise, or if double vision worsens after excessive use of Qi-moving herbs, it should be taken in large doses for a long time to restore vision.
[Huangqi] (Astragali Radix, sweet in taste, warm in nature; honey-roast.) Assists Renshen in performing similar functions.
[Gouqizi] (Lycii Fructus, sweet in taste, warm in nature.) Nourishes insufficient Kidney water, benefits Yin, and brightens the eyes.
[Wuweizi] (Schisandrae Fructus, pungent and sour in taste, warm in nature.) Benefits Qi, strengthens Yin, clears heat, nourishes Kidney water, and sends essence upward to brighten the eyes.
[Baiziren] (Biota Semen, sweet in taste, warm in nature; remove oil.) Grind with blood-invigorating herbs. It benefits the Heart and Kidney, calms the spirit, brightens the eyes, and prevents aging with long-term use.
[Chushizi] (Euodiae Fructus, sweet in taste, cold in nature; bake dry.) It benefits Qi, tonifies the Kidney, nourishes the skin and muscles, and brightens the eyes. Long-term use lightens the body and prevents aging.
[Chu Baidpi] (Euodiae Cortex, pungent and sweet in taste, neutral in nature.) Make into ropes, dry in the sun, burn to ash, and apply to the eyes.
[Tusizi] (Cuscutae Semen, pungent and sweet in taste, neutral in nature; boil in wine, make into cakes, and bake dry.) It tonifies Yin, benefits Essence and Qi, nourishes the skin and muscles, and brightens the eyes. Long-term use lightens the body.
[Fupenzi] (Rubiae Fructus, sweet in taste, warm in nature; stir-fry and crush.) It benefits Essence, tonifies the Kidney, and nourishes the eyes.
[Roucongrong] (Cynomorii Herba, salty in taste, warm in nature; wash with wine, remove scales, and bake.) It nourishes Kidney insufficiency, tonifies Yin and strengthens water, brightens the eyes, and removes blurriness.
[Fushen] (Poria cum Radice, sweet and bland in taste, neutral in nature; remove wood, grind into powder, and levigate with water.) It calms the spirit, brightens the eyes, and anchors the Heart.
[Chenxiang] (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, pungent and sweet in taste, warm in nature.) It can ascend and descend, harmonizes Qi, and brightens the eyes. Grind into powder for medication; do not expose to fire.
[Wubeizi] (Galae Chinensis, sour and salty in taste, slightly warm in nature; slightly stir-fry and grind into powder.) Soak in decoction to wash the eyes. It dispels wind, stops tearing, contracts ulcerated eyelid margins, and reduces nebula.
[Chuan Jiaomu] (Zanthoxyli Semen, pungent and bitter in taste, warm and neutral in nature.) It eliminates damp-heat, treats night sweats, and has a diuretic effect. Thus, damp-heat descends, and the eyes become clear.
[Chuan Jiao] (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, pungent in taste, hot in nature; stir-fry to remove sweat and grind.) It nourishes Kidney Qi. It can be used for elderly individuals with weak Qi, where Kidney Qi fails to ascend to nourish the eyes, causing blurriness. Li Dongyuan stated: Used upper body, it reduces nebula in both eyes; used lower body, it eliminates deep cold in the six Fu organs.
[Huaiguozi] (Sophorae Tonkinensis Fructus, bitter in taste, cold in nature.) It is considered the essence of Taiyin deficiency stars. Soak in pig bile for seven days and swallow orally to brighten the eyes.
[Huaizhi] (Sophorae Tonkinensis Ramulus, bitter in taste, neutral in nature.) Decoct to wash the eyes. It dispels wind-tearing and brightens the eyes.
[Qinpi] (Fraxini Cortex, bitter in taste, slightly cold.) Decoct to wash the eyes. It removes wind-toxicity, eliminates nebula, and contracts cold tearing from ulcerated eyelid margins.
[Sangye] (Mori Folium, bitter and sweet in taste, cold in nature.) Soak in water to wash the eyes. It removes wind-heat, stops tearing, removes blurriness, and brightens the eyes.
[Aiyè] (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, bitter and pungent in taste, warm in nature.) Decoct or fumigate. It removes wind pathogens, contracts ulcerated eyelid margins, and stops cold tearing.
[Dongqingye] (Ilicis Cornei Folium, taste/nature missing in source text.) Soak in decoction to wash the eyes. It removes wind-heat, contracts ulcerated eyelid margins, and stops cold tearing.
[Yangan] (Ovis Hepatis, sweet in taste, warm in nature; roast until dry and grind into powder for medication.) Or boil until soft, mash into paste, and mix with other herbs. It tonifies the Liver and brightens the eyes.
[Yangdan] (Ovis Vesica Bilei, bitter in taste, cold in nature; extract juice and boil into ointment.) It brightens the eyes and removes blurring nebula.
[Zhudan] (Suis Vesica Bilei, bitter in taste, cold in nature.) Make into ointment or mix with herbs to treat conditions as described above.
[Zhudanpi] (Suis Vesica Bilei Membrane)
[Qingyu dan] (Cyprini Carpii Vesica Bilei, bitter in taste, cold in nature; extract juice to make ointment for eye application.) Sometimes mixed with Gan Shi (Calamina) or Huanglian powder, dried into pellets for eye application. It removes heat and brightens the eyes.
[Ji danzhi] (Galli Vesica Bilei, bitter in taste, cold in nature.) Mix Gan Shi powder with juice, dry, grind, and apply to eyes. It removes wind nebula.
[Shu danzhi] (Mus Vesica Bilei, no specific preparation.) Extract juice and drip into eyes to treat Nyctalopia (night blindness).
[Xiongdan] (Ursi Vesica Bilei, dissolve in water, mix with Gan Shi, bake dry, grind, and further grind for medication.) It brightens the eyes, removes heat, and reduces nebula.
[Shidan] (Chalcitis, juice applied to stone.) Its juice applied to the eyes restores vision immediately. Its powder reduces nebula, removes old membranes, and treats Qingmang, though it is rare in the world.
[Ranshe dan] (Boa Vesica Bilei, sweet and salty in taste, slightly toxic.) Grind well-water, apply to eyes to stop pain, and apply to outer skin to reduce swelling.
[Shetui] (Bombyx Batryticatus, bake on tile and grind into powder.) It dispels wind and reduces nebula.
[Chantui] (Bombyx Batryticatus, remove head, feet, and soil.) It brightens the eyes, disperses wind, and removes nebula.
[Cantui zhi] (Paper from silkworm casing, bake dry and grind.) It reduces nebula and removes blurriness.
[Yeming sha] (Strigillae, grind and levigate with water.) Treats Nyctalopia, characterized by inability to see at dusk.
[Baimi] (Mel, refined according to method.) It brightens the eyes and stops pain.
[Qingyan] (Halitum, select bright ones, wash clean, and dry.) It dispels wind, stops itching, and stops tearing.
[Shiyan] (Sal, select pure ones and grind like snow.) It dissipates blood, stops itching, stops tearing, dispels wind, and brightens the eyes.
[Danfan] (Chalcanthitum, grind into powder for medication, then mix again.) It dispels wind and removes nebula.
[Mingfan] (Alumen, select bright ones, grind into powder for medication.) It dispels wind, stops tearing, opens nebula, and brightens the eyes. Use calcined Alumen to contract ulcerated eyelid margins.
[Kongqing] (Azurite, calcine, quench in vinegar, and grind into powder.) It removes nebula, eliminates old membranes of Qingmang, and brightens the eyes.
[Jinjingshi] (Pyromorphita, calcine, grind, and levigate with water.) Efficacy is the same as above.
[Niu huang] (Bovis Calculus, no specific preparation.) It calms the Heart and brightens the eyes.
[Bingpian] (Borneolum Syntheticum, pungent in taste, hot in nature.) It disperses wind-heat, removes nebula, and stops wind-tearing. Do not use in large amounts.
[Hupo] (Electrum, grind into fine powder for medication. Some roast over mild fire, which is incorrect.) It brightens the eyes and removes nebula.
[Zhenzhu] (Margarita, grind into powder using iron tools until extremely fine. Some people boil it in tofu, which is erroneous. Pearl is originally clear and bright. To brighten the eyes, processing with fire is good, preserving its beneficial nature?)
[Qingmengshi] (Fluoritum, see detailed preparation in supplementary records.) It lowers fire, removes nebula, and brightens the eyes.
[Gutongqian] (Ancient Copper Coin, calcine, quench in vinegar, and grind into fine powder.) It anchors the Liver, grinds away nebula, and stops tearing.
[Ganquanshi] (Calcined mineral stone, calcine, grind into powder.) It removes nebula and brightens the eyes.
[Hua zhizhu] (Flowering Spider, soak in vinegar, bake on new tile, remove head and feet, and grind into powder.) It removes nebula, heals ulcerated eyelid margins, dispels wind, stops tearing, brightens the eyes, and anchors the Liver.
[Huangdan] (Minium, levigate for medication.) It brightens the eyes, removes blurriness, and eliminates nebula.
[Yanxiao] (Natrii Sulfas, calcine until snow-white, leave on earth overnight.) It stops wind-tearing, stops itching, and removes nebula.
[Puxiao] (Natrii Sulfas, blow into nose or wash eyes.) It dispels wind, stops tearing, and relieves itching.
[Xuanmingfen] (Natrii Sulfas Preparata, pungent and salty in taste, cold in nature; select bright and pure ones, see preparation records.) Applied to eyes, it brightens vision, removes heat, and dissipates blood; washed in eyes, it eliminates wind, relieves itching, and stops tearing; ingested, it lowers fire and clears the Heart. It is an essential herb for ophthalmology.
[Lu Ganshi] (Calamina, calcine until red, quench in Sanhuang decoction 5-7 times for best results. Then boil in a suspended clay pot with Fangfeng Tongsheng San decoction until dry, expose overnight, bake dry, and grind to dust. This is the sovereign herb for all eye drops, with other herbs added based on syndrome differentiation.) It primarily reduces nebula and brightens the eyes.
[Bai Pengsha] (Boris Halitum, select bright ones and grind.) It brightens the eyes, clears heat, and reduces fire.
[Zhu sha] (Cinnabaris, cold in nature; best sourced from mountains with spiritual energy. Grind finely, levigate with water, and further grind for medication.) It anchors the pupil, reduces fire, and eliminates nebula.
[Naoshan] (Arsenolite, select bright, white, and tongue-prickling pieces, crush, soak in milk overnight, bake in clay vessel, and grind extremely fine for medication.) It removes old membranes of many years and Pterygium (flesh climbing onto the cornea). Due to its flesh-rotting property, users must beware of using too much.
[Tonglü] (Vermilion Green, soak in milk, bake dry, and grind into powder.) It removes nebula, heals ulcerated eyelid margins, dispels wind, stops tearing, brightens the eyes, and anchors the Liver.
[Ruren] (Myrobalani Fructus, remove husk, wrap in cotton paper, mix with other herbs, and grind extremely fine.) It removes nebula, opens internal cataracts, and is a key herb for treating eye diseases.
[Ruxiang] (Olibanum, select bright, resin-dropping pieces, crush, roast on chopsticks to remove oil, and grind into powder. Alternatively, grind with clear water into a paste, let settle, dry, and grind for medication.) It stops pain, harmonizes Qi, and disperses wind-heat.
[Mayao] (Myrrha, preparation and efficacy are the same as Ruxiang.)
[Xionghuang] (Realgar, select bright pieces and grind into fine powder.) Blow into nose to resolve wind-heat, disperse nebula, and open obstructions. Used for sudden eye diseases.
[Qianfen] (Plumbum Carbonicum, select authentic ones, calcine until yellow, and use for medication.) It reduces nebula, removes blurriness, and stops tearing.
[Mannao] (Magnete, boil in dog meat, calcine, quench in vinegar, bake dry, grind into fine powder, and further grind for medication.) It removes nebula and brightens the eyes.
[Shanhü] (Corallium Rubrum, no specific preparation, grind into extremely fine powder and further grind for medication.) It removes nebula and brightens the eyes.
[Shexiang] (Moschus, no specific preparation; authentic ones with natural opening are best. Market sellers often adulterate with Dahuang, Wulingzhi, or Miduoseng, or forge them by refilling. Authenticity must be verified. If not authentic, double the dosage and grind extremely fine to avoid damaging the eyes.) It opens orifices, removes nebula, and disperses wind-heat.
[Beichi fen] (Concha Tridacnae, calcine, grind until silent, and use for medication.) Used for long-standing nebula.
[Ge fen] (Concha Meretricis et Cyclinae, calcine to ash, grind, levigate with water, and grind again.) It removes nebula and stops wind-tearing.
[Longgu mo] (Os Draconis, calcine, grind until silent and extremely fine.) It removes old membranes and stops wind-tearing.
[Xuanjingshi] (Natron, calcine, grind, levigate with water, and re-grind if light and floating. Genuine ones are rare; use Shuijing (rock crystal) as a substitute.) It brightens the eyes, reduces nebula, removes obstructions, and eliminates blurriness.
[Yunmu shi] (Muscovite, grind for a day, levigate with water, bake dry, grind again, mix with other herbs, and grind uniformly into powder.) It brightens the eyes and removes obstructions.
[Qingfen] (Calomelas, also known as Ni Fen, no specific preparation; must be authentic. Self-preparation is best. If not self-prepared, verify the source. Market products are often adulterated with Xuemu, Shigao, or Bangfen. Mix uniformly with other herbs and grind extremely fine.) It brightens the eyes, removes blurriness, and stops tearing. Do not use in large amounts.
[Shixie] (Crab Stone, preparation and function are the same as Shiyan.)
[Shiyan] (Swallow Stone, calcine until red, quench in vinegar 5-7 times, bake dry, grind, levigate with water, and further grind for medication.) It removes nebula, eliminates blurriness, and stops tearing.
[Haipiaoxiao] (Sepiae Endoconcha, grind extremely fine.) It removes nebula and stops tearing.
[Xuejie] (Dragon's Blood, grind with Dengxin together into powder, and further grind uniformly for medication.) It dissipates blood and brightens the eyes.
[Baidingxiang] (Excrement Passeris, white granular ones are best, black-headed ones are not used. Take white ones, boil in Sanhuang decoction, levigate with clean water, select light and floating parts, and dry. It has flesh-rotting properties and should not be used in large amounts.) It removes Pterygium and old nebula of many years.
[Ying tiao] (Accipiter Excrement, found in valleys/cliffs, excreted when eagles feed chicks. Take, boil in Sanhuang decoction, levigate in clean water until light and fine, and dry. More toxic than Baidingxiang. Greatly removes nebula.)
[Yachi] (Corvus Ala, char with mild fire, grind into powder, and mix with herbs.) Used for long-standing nebula.
[Jinxi] (Lithargyrum, golden variety, grind to dust, levigate, re-grind, and mix uniformly with other herbs.) Same as above.
[Cuibai] (Fine porcelain fragments, size of beans, placed in jar, calcine in furnace until molten like ceramic glue, cool to become green, grind into extremely fine powder.) It rubs away nebula.
[Badou shuang] (Crotonis Semen Oleum, pungent in taste, hot in nature, toxic. Take flesh, wrap tightly in paper, pound to remove oil, change paper until no oil remains, wrap in clean white paper overnight until paper is not oily. Then mix with other herbs and grind extremely fine.) It has the function of rotting flesh, removing old membranes, and eliminating nebula.
[Jiangfen] (Zingiberis Rhizoma Pulvis, pungent in taste, hot in nature. Cut fresh ginger finely, pound in stone mortar, squeeze juice. The thick sediment at the bottom is dried into powder.) It dissipates clustered heat, disperses wind, and moves blood stasis.
[Banjiu rou] (Turtur Turtur Meat, sweet in taste, neutral, non-toxic.) Primarily brightens the eyes. Eating its meat in abundance benefits Qi and regulates Yin and Yang.