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Manjingzi Decoction (also known as Renshen Buwei Tang / Ginseng Stomach-Nourishing Decoction): Treats internal cataracts caused by irregular diet after labor. This formula is effective as if by magic.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (8 qian), Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus) (2.5 qian), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) (soaked in wine and stir-fried four times). Grind the above herbs into coarse powder. Take 3 qian each time, add one zhan of water, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs, and take twice daily (morning and evening). This medicine is suitable for use in spring and is a wonderful remedy.

Formula for treating blurred vision at a distance, frequent floating black spots, and impending internal cataracts:
Ingredients: Qingyang Dan (Green Sheep Gallbladder) (one piece), Huangniu Dan juice (Yellow Ox Gallbladder Juice) (1 he), Xiong Dan (Bear Gallbladder) (1 fen), Liyu Dan (Carp Gallbladder) (3 fen), Wuji Dan (Black Chicken Gallbladder) (five pieces), Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis) (0.5 liang, finely ground). First, mix all the gallbladders together, then add the Calculus Bovis and stir until uniform. Place in a silver vessel and simmer with mild fire until it becomes a paste. Store in a porcelain container.

Renshen Wan (Ginseng Pill) (from *Shenghui Fang*): Treats post-acupuncture internal cataracts, blurring of vision due to Liver deficiency, and has the effect of brightening the eyes.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (rhizome removed), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen) (each 1.5 liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (cut into pieces, 2 liang), Zhike (Aurantii Fructus) (1 liang, stir-bran fried until slightly yellow, pith removed), Fupenzi (Rubiae Fructus) (2 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills each time with warm water on an empty stomach.

Bugan Tang (Liver-Nourishing Decoction) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats scattered nebula internal cataracts, and also treats wind-eye and cold-eyes.
Ingredients: Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus) (each 2 liang), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) (each 1 liang), Heishen (Polygonati Rhizoma, specifically dark variety) (1.5 liang). Grind the above herbs into coarse powder. Add one zhan of water and one qian of the powder, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Tongming San (Brightening Powder) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats crescent-shaped nebula internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 1 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (1.5 liang), Fuling (Poria) (0.5 liang), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus) (2 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder. Add one zhan of water and one qian of the powder, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs, and take warm after dinner.

Zhu Yi San (Nebula-Descending Powder) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats white nebula with yellow center internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Shijueming (Haliotidis Concha), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 2 liang), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Ganhua Ju (Chrysanthemi Flos), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (each 3 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder. Take one qian mixed with rice gruel after meals.

Wu Tui San (Five-Shedding Powder) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Longtui (Ophichthidae Cutis / Snake Skin), Chantui (Cicadae Periostracum), Fenghuangtui (Gallus Domesticus Ovum Shell / Black Chicken Eggshell), Fotui (Bombyx Cartaceus / Silkworm Paper), Rentui (Capillis Humanis / Human Hair Shedding). Divide equally. Burn any amount together to ash, grind into fine powder. Take one qian each time, eaten with cooked liver (pig liver). No specific timing, taken three times a day. Another method uses sheep liver.

Luohan Yingmeng Wan (Arhat Dream-Receiving Pill) (from *Jingyan Liangfang*, also known as Guanyin Mengshou Fang or Yanggan Wan): Treats internal cataracts, red eyes due to illness, and eye conditions caused by consuming salty foods.
Ingredients: Yanggan (Sheep Liver) (boiled until soft and mashed into a paste).
Story: A patient developed internal cataracts after eating crab. He secretly recited the Prajnaparamita Sutra and used money earned from selling items to support his mother. One night, he dreamed of an Arhat who revealed this formula, and his vision was restored.

Kongqing Wan (Azurite Pill) (from *Shenghui Fang*): Treats black wind internal cataracts, wind-deficiency of Liver and Kidney, pathogenic heat in the Upper Jiao, dimness, and inability to see objects.
Ingredients: Kongqing (Azurite) (calcined and finely ground), Ganhua Ju (Chrysanthemi Flos), Lingyangjiao Xie (Saigae Tataricae Cornu) (each 0.5 liang), Chi Fuling (Red Poria) (2 liang), Fupensi (Rubiae Fructus), Gouqizi (Lycii Fructus), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen), Chushi (Celtidis Fructus) (washed with water to remove floating impurities, lightly stir-fried, each 1 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (rhizome removed), Huaizi (Stemonae Semen) (lightly stir-fried), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix) (each 3 fen). Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills each time with warm water on an empty stomach.

Huanjing Wan (Eye-Clarifying Pill) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats green wind internal cataracts, and also treats Liver deficiency where weak blood fails to restrain wind.
Ingredients: Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 2 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (each 1 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills each time with warm water on an empty stomach.

Lingyangjiao Yinzi (Saiga Horn Infusion) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats black wind internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Heishen (Polygonati Rhizoma), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (each 1 liang), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus) (each 1.5 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (1 liang). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Add three zhan of water, decoct to one zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Lingyangjiao Yinzi (Saiga Horn Infusion) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats green wind internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Heishen (Polygonati Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) (each 2 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) (3 liang), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen) (each 1 liang). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Add three zhan of water, decoct to one zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Jueming Wan (Cassia Seed Pill) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats black wind internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Shijueming (Haliotidis Concha), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Chongweizi (Leonuri Fructus), Ganshanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) (each 1 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills each time with warm water on an empty stomach.

Bugan Tang (Liver-Nourishing Decoction) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats black wind internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (1 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria) (each 1 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 2 liang). Grind the above herbs into coarse powder. Add one zhan of water and one qian of the powder, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs before meals, and take warm.

Huanjing San (Eye-Clarifying Powder) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats blue wind internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Digupi (Lycii Cortex), Fuling (Poria) (each 2 liang), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (each 3 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder. Add one zhan of water and one qian of the powder, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Bugan San (Liver-Nourishing Powder) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats internal cataracts due to Liver wind causing dim vision.
Ingredients: Lingyangjiao (Saigae Tataricae Cornu), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 2 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Heishen (Polygonati Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (each 3.5 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder. Add one zhan of water and one qian of the powder, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Shanyao Wan (Dioscorea Pill) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats the same symptoms as above.
Ingredients: Ganshanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), Gadihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma) (each 1 liang). Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills each time with warm water on an empty stomach.

Bushen Wan (Kidney-Nourishing Pill) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats black wind internal cataracts. (Specific ingredients not listed in the source text provided).

Lingyangjiao Yin (Saiga Horn Infusion) (from *Longmu Lun*): Treats blue wind internal cataracts. (Specific ingredients not listed in the source text provided).

Baifuzi San (Pinellia Tuber Powder) (from *Yonglei Qianfang*): Treats initial onset of floating black spots and dim internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Jingjisui (Schizonepetae Spica) (4 liang), Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), Muzei (Equiseti Herba) (nodes removed, each 3 liang), Bajili (Tribuli Fructus) (stir-fried to remove spines, 1 liang), Fengan (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata) (each 1 liang), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (processed), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (each 0.5 liang). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Take 3 qian each time, decoct with water, and take after meals.

Huanjing San (Eye-Clarifying Powder) (from *Jisheng Fang*): Treats scattered nebula internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix) (each 1 liang), Cheqianzi (Plantaginis Semen), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (each 1 liang). Grind the above herbs into coarse powder. Add one zhan of water and one qian of the powder, decoct to half a zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Fuming San (Vision-Restoring Powder) (from *Dongyuan Lanshi Fang*): Treats internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Huangqi/Angelica? (Text says "Huang (Qin)", likely Huangqi or Huangqin; based on context of other formulas, often Huangqi is used for lifting, but Huangqin clears heat. Given "Cangzhu, Chaihu, Lianqiao", it resembles a variation of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang or similar. Translating literally as Huangqi/Huangqin combination or single herb depending on interpretation. Here translated as Huangqi/Huangqin (1.5 qian), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (1 qian), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (1 qian), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) (1 qian), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1 qian), Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (1 qian). Grind the above herbs into coarse powder. Take a small amount (size of hemp seeds), decoct with two zhan of water to one zhan, remove dregs, and take warm.

Chonghe Yangwei Tang (Harmonizing and Stomach-Nourishing Decoction) (from *Shixiao Fang*, also known as Yuanyuan Neizhang Shengma Tang): Treats internal cataracts. The cause is weakness of Spleen and Stomach Yuan Qi, excessive Heart Fire and San Jiao Fire, due to long travel, irregular diet, physical exertion, and lack of rest for the Heart. This formula is highly effective.
Ingredients: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (7 qian), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (1.5 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) (0.5 liang), Zhi Gancao (Prepared Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (1.5 liang), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (wine-processed), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (each 2 liang), Huangqi (Astragali Radix) (1.5 liang), Bai Fuling (White Poria) (3 qian). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Take 5-6 qian each time, add three zhan of water, decoct to two zhan, add Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) and Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (each 3 qian), decoct together to one zhan, remove dregs, take slightly warm after meals.

Xiere Huanglian Tang (Heat-Draining Coptis Decoction) (from *Shixiao Fang*):
Ingredients: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix) (wine-processed and stir-fried), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (wine-processed and stir-fried), Longdancao (Gentianae Radix) (wine-processed), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (wine-processed, each 3 liang), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (5 fen), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (5 fen). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Add three zhan of water, decoct to one zhan, remove dregs, and take hot during lunchtime. Taking it in the afternoon impedes the Yang pathway; do not take it before bed as it may assist Yin pathologically.

Yiqi Congming Tang (Qi-Supplementing and Brightening Decoction) (from *Shixiao Fang*):
Treats internal cataracts, tinnitus, or years of dim vision and inability to see clearly, caused by irregular diet, physical exertion, and insufficient Spleen and Stomach function. This medicine can enlarge the field of vision. Long-term use prevents internal and external cataracts, tinnitus, and deafness. It doubles spiritual energy, benefits Yuan Qi, lightens the body, strengthens the physique, and makes ears and eyes acute.
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (each 0.5 liang), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (1 qian), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) (1 qian, wine-processed, cut and stir-fried until yellow), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (0.5 liang), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (each 0.5 liang). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Add three zhan of water, decoct to one zhan, remove dregs, and take warm. Take before bed. Taking it near the fifth watch (early morning) is better. Too much is ineffective. Remove if Spleen deficiency and Stomach weakness exist. Use less if there is heat. If there is pre-existing heat, numbness, or heat congesting the head and eyes, after taking two or three doses, the heat will be eliminated. It is miraculous for treating heaviness and pain below the waist in the elderly. Long-term use makes the upper body feel heavy but spirited, and the legs feel light and floating, unaware of height differences. If taken on an empty stomach in this manner, or if slightly more Huangbai is added, the floating sensation will decrease. To treat inverted eyelashes, remove Huangbai and Shaoyao, and avoid smoke, fire, and sour foods.

Qianghuo Tuiyi Wan (Notopterygium Nebula-Dispersing Pill) (from *Shixiao Fang*, also known as Dihuang Wan): Treats internal cataracts. Small blue-white nebula in the outer canthus of the right eye, slight white nebula in the inner canthus, headache, dilated pupil, aversion to heat in the upper body, dry and difficult bowel movements, normal urination. In hot weather or warm places, headache and eye distension occur, appetite increases; after sunset and on cloudy days, vision dims.
Ingredients: Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata) (8 qian), Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) (2 qian, wine-processed), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (wine-processed), Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (wine-processed and baked), Huangbai (Phellodendri Cortex) (each 0.5 liang, wine-processed), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (1 liang), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus) (0.5 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) (3 qian), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata) (1 qian, processed). Grind the above herbs into fine powder, mix with refined honey to make pills the size of small mung beans. On an empty stomach, take 50-70 pills each time with plain boiled water. If digestion is incomplete, take when hungry. Avoid speaking. Follow with food to settle. Dongyuan's *Lanshi Mizang* states: If the nebula is in the outer canthus, add Gegen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) and Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma); if in the inner canthus, add Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) and Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix).

Yuanyuan Gao (Perfect Clarity Ointment) (from *Shixiao Fang*): Treats internal cataracts with nebula formation and dilated pupils, both caused by excessive mental labor and irregular diet. This formula restores clear vision.
Ingredients: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix) (5 qian), Mahuang (Ephedrae Herba) (nodes removed, slightly pounded, 5 qian), Dangguishen (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) (3 qian), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix) (0.5 liang), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) (2 qian). Cut the above herbs into small pieces. Add three zhan of water, decoct to one zhan, remove dregs, add a little honey, and decoct again. Test by dropping into water; if it does not disperse, it is ready. Sieve the residue, weigh evenly, return to the pot to simmer further. Use as eye drops as usual.

Cangzhu Wan (Atractylodes Pill) (from *Zhushi Jiyan Fang*): Treats internal cataracts.
Ingredients: Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) (0.5 jin), sliced. Heidou (Glycine Max Seed) (one sheng). Boil the slices and beans in two bowls of water until dry, bake, and grind into powder. Make pills with paste. Take 30 pills each time with salted water on an empty stomach.