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What is the cause of the protrusion and pain of the cornea (Heiqu, 黑睛)? The answer states: This is due to pathogenic factors invading the Heart Meridian (Xin Jing) and Liver Meridian (Gan Jing), causing toxic heat to attack upwards. It is advisable to take Xixin San (Heart-Cleansing Powder; see Formula 5 in previous questions), followed by taking Xiogan San (Liver-Cleansing Powder).

Xiogan San (Liver-Cleansing Powder)
Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), Xi Xin (Herba Asari), Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae), Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng), Ling Yang Jiao (Cornu Saigae Tataricae), Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) (all in equal proportions).
Decoct with water and take orally.

What is the cause of stabbing pain and swelling at the temporal region (Taiyang acupoint area) that does not heal after medication? The answer states: This is due to heat pathogens clashing in the Heart Meridian and attacking upwards to the brain. It is advisable to use Qingjing Gao (Clear and Quiet Ointment). Additionally, apply externally mixed with egg white. After several days, remove it manually. Then apply Zhenzhu Huye Gao (Pearl Tiger Liquid Ointment), and externally apply Chitou San (Red Head Powder; see Formula 34), while internally taking Xixin San (Heart-Cleansing Powder; see Formula 2) added with Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) and Qiang Huo (Rhizoma Notopterygii).

Qingjing Gao (Clear and Quiet Ointment)
Nan Xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis Cum Bile), Bo He (Herba Menthae), Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae), Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) (all in equal proportions).
Grind together into powder, mix with egg white, and apply to the upper orbital rim.

What is the cause of ulceration of the canthi resembling a string? The answer states: This is due to external wind pathogens and internal heat attack. First, apply Tuiyun San (Cloud-Pushing Powder; see Formula 14), then apply Huye Gao (Tiger Liquid Ointment).

What is the cause of sudden redness and swelling of the eyes, with a gritty sensation making them difficult to open? The answer states: This is due to weak constitution and spleen deficiency, compounded by excessive indulgence in alcohol and sexual activity. It is advisable to apply Zhenzhu Huye Gao (Pearl Tiger Liquid Ointment) and take Renshen Baidu San (Ginseng Detoxification Powder) to dissipate the heat.

Renshen Baidu San (Ginseng Detoxification Powder)
Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng), Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani), Bo He (Herba Menthae), Qiang Huo (Rhizoma Notopterygii), Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi), Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii), Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae), Chuan Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae), Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae), Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae), Sheng Di (Radix Rehmanniae).
Decoct with water and take orally.

What is the condition where eye opacities resemble date blossoms and look like sawteeth? The answer states: This is because the body is thick and prone to heat, or due to drinking leading to dampness. The nature causes damp-heat to accumulate in the Liver, damaging the Liver Meridian. When shaken by wind, the Liver Meridian is injured. It is advisable to apply Fenglin Gao (Phoenix Feather Ointment), take Chantui Wubi San (Cicada Slough Incomparable Powder; see Formula 22), and then take Huanglian Baidu San (Coptis Detoxification Powder).

Huanglian Baidu San (Coptis Detoxification Powder)
Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Huang Bo (Cortex Phellodendri), Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae), Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis), Qiang Huo (Rhizoma Notopterygii), Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae), Ben Cao (Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong), Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi), Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng), Su Mu (Lignum Sappan), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) (all in equal proportions).
Decoct with water and take orally.