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Shopkeepers often substitute apricot seeds (Xingren, 杏仁) or peaches seeds with bush cherry seeds (Yuliren, 郁李仁), which is ineffective. Prunus mume seed (Ruren, 蕤仁) is flat in shape; after cracking and removing the shell, carefully remove the inner testa. If the inner testa cannot be removed mechanically, it should be chewed in the mouth and spat out. Take two to three qian of clean kernels, wrap them in coarse paper, and press out the oil until clean. When no oil stain remains on the test paper, the preparation is effective for use.

The secret principles for treating all eye diseases must be transmitted orally from master to disciple; only then can the physician achieve efficacy. For example, in the method of "Ten Generals Rushing Opacity and Peeling Membrane," one observes the opacity and membrane in a bowl. These may resemble tofu dregs or bean flour, appear as bamboo-film-like filaments, or present as nodular blood masses. Through fumigation and rinsing, if the opacity and membrane fall into the bottom of the bowl, it indicates that the obstructions in the Liver and Lung meridians above have been completely cleared. Only red filaments remaining tangled around the white sclera (Bai Zhu) and encroaching upon the black cornea/pupil (Hei Zhu) remain. At this stage, the method of "Peeling Opacity and Cutting Filaments" can be employed using "Gaishai Wanchui Ointment" (also known as Saibao Dan). Apply this ointment to the eyes early each morning. Eye drops must always be administered after meals. For severe cases, or old opacities and thick membranes lasting three to five years, treatment should begin at Yin hour (03:00–05:00). For severe cases, apply eleven times from Yin hour to Wu hour (11:00–13:00); for moderate cases, nine times; for mild cases, seven times; and for very mild cases, five times within the same period.

When treating the left eye, rest the right eye; treat unilateral cases only, not bilateral ones. Do not administer drops after Wu hour.

Question: Why should eye drops not be administered after Wu hour?
Answer: Zi hour (23:00–01:00) marks the initial generation of Yang Qi, governed by the Qian trigram over six double-hours. Wu hour marks the initial generation of Yin Qi, governed by the Kun trigram over six double-hours. Thus, the human body corresponds to Heaven and Earth; when Yang Qi arises, the Qi of the Zang and Fu organs circulates to the upper part of the body. The head is the meeting point of all Yang meridians; therefore, medication administered before noon is effective. Such profound principles cannot be explained to mediocre physicians or vulgar people. Near noon, one should close the eyes and nourish the vision so that the pupil is not injured. Young people with uncontrollable lustful desires must sleep alone in a separate room to preserve their health.

Apply Saibao Dan for seven days, while taking Dajueming San (Great Cassia Decoction) for seven days. For severe cases, apply the drops seven days, totaling seventy-seven applications; for moderate cases, sixty-three applications; for mild cases, forty-nine applications; and for very mild cases, thirty-five applications. This frequency must neither be increased nor decreased; complete the course according to the method. If drops are stopped within two weeks (two sevens), only Jiezhang Dan (Opacity-Peeling Pill) should be taken without omission.

For severe cases requiring Dajueming San, if there is residual fire in the Liver and Lung meridians, it must be taken again.

If red filaments and opacities reappear, quickly fumigate with Shijijiang Chunyi San (Ten Generals Rushing Opacity Powder) and ensure all internal cataracts/opacities are fully peeled away. This is called permanent cure without future complications. After one month of drop application, full recovery can be achieved, and no worry about recurrence is necessary.

Thus, in the first week (seven days), take seven doses of Dajueming San and apply Saibao Dan for seven days. In the second week, do not apply drops; instead, take a combination of Dajueming San and Jiezhang Dan for seven days. In the third week, take Dajueming San and apply Saibao Dan for seven days. Once the opacities are completely peeled off and both eyes regain their original clarity, if a patient relapses after the third week due to external factors, they must cultivate a pure heart and few desires, maintain a balanced diet, avoid mixed flavors in food, and resume early morning drop application. During the day, take Dajueming San; at night, take two to three qian of Jiezhang Dan. When the opacities completely fall away, the miraculous efficacy of divine and skilled medicine will be revealed.