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[Discussion] The condition of growing fleshy polyps (referring to fleshy proliferations on the eyelid or bulbar conjunctiva) in the eye is caused by dysfunction of the Spleen and Lung, with Wind-Heat pathogenic factors invading. The symptoms manifest as itching or pain in the eye, redness, swelling, stasis, and ulceration. If the stagnant Heat pathogen persists for a long time, the polyp will gradually grow. Mild cases invade the black cornea (Heijing) and the limbus (Lun), while severe cases cover the pupil. Treatment must not be delayed. Although surgical methods such as hooking, cutting, cauterization, and moxibustion have their own standards, can we neglect the use of herbs that dispel Wind and clear Heat?

For treating eye polyps invading the cornea, even if the external obstruction has been treated with hooking, cutting, cauterization, and moxibustion, it is still appropriate to take this prescription: Chufeng Tang (Wind-Dispelling Decoction).
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, sliced), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus, each 2 liang), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, processed to remove seedlings and leaves), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, sliced and stir-fried, each 1 liang).
The above seven herbs are coarsely crushed and sieved. Take 2 qianbi per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.7 zhan remains, filter out the dregs, and take warm after meals, twice daily.

For treating eye polyps invading the cornea, even if the external obstruction has been treated with hooking, cutting, cauterization, and moxibustion, it is still appropriate to apply this powder: Qibao San (Seven-Treasure Powder).
Zhenzhu mo (Pearl Powder, 1 fen, ground), Shijueming (Haliotidis Concha, 3 fen), Hupo (Amber, 3 fen, ground), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, 1 fen, ground), Xiongdan (Ursi Bile, 1 fen, ground), Shuijing (Quartz, 0.5 liang, ground), Beichi (Concha Margaritifera, 0.5 liang).
The above seven herbs are crushed into fine powder, ground again to ensure uniformity, and applied to the eyes every night before sleep.

For treating Heart and Lung Wind-Heat rushing upward causing eye polyps: Lingyangjiao Tang (Antelope Horn Decoction).
Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, cleaned of black heart), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, processed to remove seedlings), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, each 3 fen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, raw and sliced, 1 liang).
The above five herbs are coarsely crushed and sieved. Take 5 qianbi per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, filter out the dregs, and take after meals, twice daily.

For treating eye polyps, after hooking and cutting surgery, it is appropriate to apply Qingliang San (Cooling Clearing Powder).
Zhenzhu (Pearl), Hupo (Amber), Dansha (Cinnabaris, each 1 liang), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, 0.5 liang).
The above four herbs are finely ground separately, then mixed and ground uniformly. Store in a non-leaky container and apply to the eyes as usual.

For treating eye polyps, it is appropriate to take this prescription: Tongming Yin (Clear Brightness Drink).
Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Digupi (Lycii Cortex, sliced), Shanzhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Semen), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, processed to remove seedlings, each 1 liang), Manjingshi (Viticis Semen), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Ruiren (Pruni Semen, each 3 fen), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, bran-fried, 0.5 liang).
The above eight herbs are coarsely crushed and sieved. Take 3 qianbi per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until 0.7 zhan remains, filter out the dregs after meals, and take warm, twice daily.

For treating eye polyps, it is appropriate to take this prescription regularly: Ruiren Wan (Pruni Seed Pill).
Ruiren (Pruni Semen, 3 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks, each 3 fen), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus), Qingxiangzi (Celosiae Semen), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, cleaned of rot), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers), Shijueming (Haliotidis Concha, each 1 liang 1 fen), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, bran-fried), Gui (Cinnamomi Ramulus, bark removed, each 1 liang).
The above ten herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder, and made into pills the size of paulownia seeds using jujube paste. Take 20-30 pills before meals with yellow wine, twice daily.

For treating eyes affected by Wind-Heat, generating red vessel polyps: Dahuang Wan (Rhubarb Pill).
Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, sliced and stir-fried), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, cleaned of black heart, each 2 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix), Digupi (Lycii Cortex, washed, soil removed, dried), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, slightly stir-fried), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks), Shidan (Melanterium), Difuzi (Kochiae Scopariae Herba), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and sliced), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen, each 1 liang), Tuogan (Leporis Hepatis, three pieces, washed, cut, and dried), Yinghuochong (Lampyridis Insectum, one piece, wings removed).
The above thirteen herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder, mixed with Carp Bile, pounded 300-500 times to ensure uniformity, and made into pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose with warm water after meals, and again before bed.

For treating red painful eyes and full/tight polyps: Xuanshen San (Scrophulariae Radix Powder).
Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Ganjuhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, selected), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, stir-fried), Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix, sliced), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, sliced and stir-fried), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, bran-fried), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers), Shanzhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Semen, each 2 liang).
The above eleven herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder. Take 3 qianbi per dose, mix with rice drink after meals, and take again before bed.

For treating eye polyps invading the cornea, as well as proliferative flesh sores, halo membranes, and redness: Jueming San (Cassiae Seed Powder).
Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, stir-fried), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Qingxiangzi (Celosiae Semen, each 0.5 liang), Weirui (Polygonati Rhizoma), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and sliced), Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus, pith removed, bran-fried, each 1 liang).
The above nine herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder. Take 3 qianbi per dose, mix with warm fermented grain water after meals, and take again before bed.

For treating red painful eyes and growing polyps causing tightness, it is appropriate to take Xiegan Tang (Draining Liver Decoction).
Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Ruiren (Pruni Semen, peeled), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, rhizome head removed), Qinpi (Fraxini Cortex, rough bark removed), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, processed to remove seedlings and leaves), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, slightly stir-fried), Shanzhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Semen), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, cleaned of black heart), Ku Zhuye (Bitter Bamboo Leaf, each 2 liang), Ganjuhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, selected, 1.5 liang).
The above eleven herbs are coarsely crushed and sieved. Take 5 qianbi per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, filter out the dregs, add Banxia (Mangxiao, Mirabilite) half a qianbi, let cool, take after meals, and again before bed. If abdominal organs become loose/diarrhea, remove Mangxiao.

For treating Heat-Toxin polyps generating sores and nebula: Shengma Wan (Cimicifuga Pill).
Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, cleaned of black heart), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, slightly stir-fried), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Longdan (Gentianae Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, dried and baked), Shanzhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Semen), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and sliced), Difuzi (Kochiae Scopariae Herba, each 1 liang).
The above twelve herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder, and made into pills the size of paulownia seeds using refined honey. Take 20 pills per dose with warm fermented grain water after meals, and again before bed; dosage can be increased to 30 pills.

For treating polyps invading the cornea: Fangfeng Tang (Saposhnikovia Decoction).
Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, stir-fried), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, finely sliced), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, processed to remove seedlings and leaves), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, sliced and stir-fried, each 1 liang).
The above seven herbs are coarsely crushed and sieved. Take 5 qianbi per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, filter out the dregs and let cool. Take one dose after meals and one dose before bed.

For treating polyps adhering to the eyeball with hot pain: Xijiao Wan (Rhinoceros Horn Pill).
Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, shaved, 1 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 1.5 liang), Bai Fuling (Poria, black skin removed), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, rhizome head removed, 1.5 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, fine leaves removed), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix, each 1 liang), Shanyu (Corni Fructus, 2 liang).
The above eight herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder, and made into pills the size of paulownia seeds using refined honey. Take 20 pills per dose with rice drink on an empty stomach, and again before bed.

For treating all internal and external eye nebulae obstructions, gritty pain, photophobia, polyps climbing the cornea, and cold/hot tears: Boyun San (Parting Clouds Powder).
Chushi (Broussonetiae Fructus, slightly stir-fried, 1 liang), Jingjie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica, 0.5 liang), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and sliced, 1 fen).
The above three herbs are crushed, sieved into fine powder. Take 2 qianbi per dose, mix with aged tea, and take after meals and before bed.

For treating Wind-Red Eyes with polyp itching and pain, apply Huanglian Gao (Coptis Ointment):
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex, rough bark removed, densely stir-fried), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Ruiren (Pruni Semen, peeled, each 1 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, processed to remove seedlings and leaves, 3 fen), Shidan (Melanterium, half a qianbi, ground extremely fine), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, ground fine, 1 liang), Mi (Honey, 1 liang).
The above eight herbs, except Longnao and Shidan, are coarsely crushed and sieved. Add 2 sheng of water, decoct until 1 sheng remains, filter out dregs, clarify twice, then add 1 liang of white honey, decoct until proper consistency. Finally, add Shidan and Longnao, mix well, store in a sealed porcelain jar. Apply the size of a millet seed each time.

For treating eye nebulae, red vessels, polyps, hidden dryness, itching, pain, and tearing: Tongshen Gao (Spirit-Unblocking Ointment).
Mi (Honey, 4 liang), Qingyan (Green Salt, one character), Shexiang (Moschus, one character), Ruxiang (Olibanum, 0.5 liang), Sha (Arsenic Trioxide, half a character), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, cut, baked, ground, half a qian), Baifan (Alumen, purified, half a character), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers, ground, 1 qian).
The above eight herbs are combined and ground finely. Boil in a green bamboo tube for half a day, filter through cotton cloth to remove dregs, and store in a porcelain jar. After applying to the eyes, close them for a short while, then wash with warm water; the nebulae will recede.

For treating Wind-Heat, eye polyps penetrating the black cornea, and flower-like nebulae, it is appropriate to apply Zhenzhu San (Pearl Powder).
Zhenzhu mo (Pearl Powder, 1 fen), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, 0.5 fen), Hupo (Amber, 1 fen), Zhusha (Cinnabaris, 0.5 fen), Sha (Arsenic Trioxide, size of a soybean).
The above five herbs are ground together into a fine powder. Three to five times daily, use a copper stick to take a small amount and apply to the outer canthus.

For treating Liver Heat stagnation, polyps growing in the eye, penetrating the black cornea, with unceasing red pain, it is appropriate to apply Huanglian Jian (Coptis Decoction).
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 1 fen, crushed, sieved, and ground), Bai Fan Hui (Ash of Alumen, 1 fen), Nifen (Calomelas, 1 qian), Jingyan (Well Salt, 0.5 liang, ground), Sha (Arsenic Trioxide, 1 qian, ground), Huhuanglian (Picrorhizae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang, crushed, sieved, and ground), Bailongnao (White Borneol, 1 fen, finely ground).
The above seven herbs, except Longnao, are placed in a porcelain bottle with 1 zhan of light fermented grain water and twenty ancient coins, sealed, and hung in a clean room for twenty-seven days. Filter through cotton cloth, add Longnao to the medicine. Three to five times daily, use a copper stick to take a small amount and apply.

Huanglian Gao (Coptis Ointment) Formula:
Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers, crushed, 2 liang), Zhuye (Bamboo Leaf, two handfuls, washed and cut cleanly), Zao (Jujube, 1 liang, baked and ground).
The above three herbs: First, decoct Zhuye in 3 zhan of water until 1.5 zhan remains. Remove Zhuye, add Huanglian and Zao powder, add half a he of white honey, decoct until 1 zhan remains. Filter through cotton cloth, re-decoct until like thin syrup. Store in a porcelain bottle. Apply to the corner of the eye with a chopstick, three to five times day and night.

For treating Liver and Lung Excess Heat, red eyes generating polyps: Huhuanglian Eye-Drop Formula.
Huhuanglian (Picrorhizae Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers, sliced to bean size, 1 liang), Miduoseng (Litharge, ground, 0.5 liang), Mi (Honey, 4 liang, double-boiled).
The above three herbs: Soak Huanglian in honey overnight. The next day, add Miduoseng powder and mix well. Place in a white porcelain bowl. Put one dou of black beans in a pot, boil with water. When hot but not boiling, place the medicine bowl on top of the beans, ensuring no bean juice enters the bowl. Wait until the beans are cooked. Remove, filter through cotton cloth, add half a qianbi of Longnao, store in silver or earthenware vessel. Apply to eyes after three days, at any time.

For treating eye polyps, apply Ai Xun San (Moxa Smoke Powder):
Ruiren (Pruni Semen, peeled and ground fine, 1 liang), Nifen (Calomelas, 1 qian), Niusu (Cow Butter, 1 liang), Shuai Ai (Prepared Moxa, size of a chicken egg).
The above four herbs: Put the first three in a mortar, grind extremely fine and spread out. Then burn the moxa, covering the mortar and medicine with smoke. When the moxa is burned out, grind with a locust wood pestle to ensure smoke penetrates evenly. Apply sparingly to the eyes, three to five times daily.

For treating eye polyps, Wind-Nebula Obstruction, apply Xingren Gao (Apricot Kernel Ointment):
Xingren (Apricot Kernel, soaked in water, peel and tip removed, double-kernel, ground into paste, 0.5 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, cleaned of whiskers, 0.5 liang, sliced), Qingyan (Green Salt, 0.5 liang), Nifen (Calomelas, 1 qianbi).
The above four herbs: First, decoct Xingren and Huanglian in 1.5 zhan of water until 0.5 zhan remains. Filter out dregs, add salt and Nifen, decoct for five to seven boils. Store in a container to cool. Apply three times daily.

For treating sudden growth of Wind-Toxin polyps nearing fullness, and floating membranes, apply Beichi San (Shell Tooth Powder):
Beichi (Concha Margaritifera, burnt and ground, 1 fen), Qiandan (Minium, ground again, 1 fen).
The above two herbs: Grind together in a mortar until extremely fine. Store in a porcelain jar. Apply a small amount with a copper stick each time.

For treating all eye diseases, blurry dryness, hot tears, red vessel polyps, obscuring vision, and unceasing Wind-pain/itching: Ruxiang San (Olibanum Powder).
Ruxiang (Olibanum, ground, 2 qian), Tonglv (Malachite, ground), Mayaxiao (Mirabilite, ground, each 1 liang), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, ground, half a qian), Qingfen (Calomelas, ground, half a qian).
The above five herbs: Grind separately, then mix and grind uniformly. Use half a qianbi, mix with fresh well water to wash the area.

For treating all internal and external nebulae obstructions, gritty pain, photophobia, polyps climbing the cornea, and cold/hot tears: Jiaohuang Wan (Pepper Yellow Pill).
Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper, remove eyes and closed ones, stir-fry until sweat appears, 1 liang), Shu Gan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, prepared, washed, cut, baked, 3 liang).
The above two herbs: Crush, sieve into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose with rice drink, after meals and before bed.

For treating eye polyps with unbearable itching or pain: Bailong San (White Dragon Powder).
Mayaxiao (Mirabilite, pure and bright, 1 liang), Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, one character).
The above two herbs: Wrap Mayaxiao tightly in paper, press solid, keep under clothing for 120 days. Take out, grind fine like powder. Mix with 4 qian of Longnao. Regardless of how long the disease has persisted, if nebulae grow, vision dims, far vision is unclear, or the pupil breaks apart, this can treat it. Apply the size of two rice grains each time.

For treating eye polyps with gritty pain: Jiyu Tie (Crucian Carp Paste):
Jiyu (Crucian Carp, fresh).
One herb: Remove skin and bones, take a slice of meat, make a hole in the center. Apply directly to the eye, change three to five times daily.

For treating Wind-Toxin attacking the eyes, gradual polyp growth, gritty pain: Gancao Tang (Licorice Decoction).
Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, honey-fried and sliced), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, processed to remove forks), Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, shaved), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, rhizome head removed), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, dried and baked), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, processed to remove seedlings and leaves), Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix), Xingren (Apricot Kernel, peel and tip removed, double-kernel, stir-fried until yellow), Difuzi (Kochiae Scopariae Herba), Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Fructus Semen), Qingxiangzi (Celosiae Semen), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, cut and baked), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen), Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper, remove eyes and closed ones, stir-fry until sweat appears, each 1 liang).
The above fifteen herbs are coarsely crushed and sieved. Take 5 qianbi per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until 1 zhan remains, filter out dregs, and take warm after meals.

For treating eye polyps with itching or pain, gradual polyp growth covering the pupil, apply Xingren Gao (Apricot Kernel Ointment):
Xingren (Apricot Kernel, soaked in water, peel and tip removed, double-kernel, 1 fen), Nifen (Calomelas, half a qian).
The above two herbs: Grind together finely into a paste. Wrap a chopstick tip with cotton, apply to the polyp. No more than four or five applications will result in recovery.