病源目为肝之外候,肝虚不足,为冷热所干,故气上冲于目,外复遇风冷所击,冷热相
搏而
卷中)
肘后疗目中风肿弄眼方。
矾石(二钱熬末)
上一味,以枣膏和如弹丸,以磨目上下,食顷止,日三。(磨一作揉姚同)
又方
取头垢着 中亦得。
又方
枸杞根白皮 伏鸡子壳
上二味等分,捣为末着目上。
范汪疗目中风肿痛方。
取薤白刀截,仍以肤上令遍漠皆差,薤头辛痛者止之。
集验疗目中肿痛方。
捣枸杞汁洗之,日六七度。(深师疗眼有热生翳肘后同)
删繁疗眼热 赤,生赤脉息肉,急痛开不得开,如芒在眼碜痛,大枣煎方。
大枣(十颗去皮核) 黄连(二两) 淡竹叶(五合)
上三味,以水二升,煎取一升,澄取八合,下枣黄连煎,取四合,去滓,绵滤,细细点
敷眼中。忌猪肉。
又车前草汤洗方。
车前草(切半升) 干蓝(五合) 淡竹叶(三两)
上三味切,以水三升,煮取二升,绵滤去滓,用上好盐半刀圭内汤中,搅令调,取冷,
细细用洗眼,一刀圭者准丸如两大豆大。(必效同)
张文仲疗眼暴赤肿,碜痛不得开,泪出方。
黄连 黄柏 蕤仁 盐碌 芒硝(各等分)
上五味捣筛,和如黍米大纳 中。忌猪肉。
千金论曰∶凡人年四十五十以后,渐觉眼暗,至六十以后,还渐目明,疗之法,五十以
前可服泻肝汤,五十以后不可泻肝,目中病可敷石胆散等药。无病不可辄敷散,但补肝而已,
目
当愈也。
凡生食五辛,接热食饮,刺头出血过多,极目远视,夜读细书,不避烟火,博弈不休,
日没
看,
上十九件,并是丧明之由,养性之士宜熟慎之,又有驰骋田猎,冒涉霜雪,迎风追
兽,日夜
凡人从少
已去,当
名曰肝
有风邪
广济主令明目方。
三月中取新杏仁研脂,绞取汁一升,石盐两大豆大,铜器盛之,取铜古钱二七文浸之二
七日,绵注目中,夜洗眼用。(出第五卷中)
短剧疗眼漠漠,黄连洗汤方。
黄连(三两) 秦皮(二两) 蕤仁(半两)
上三味 咀,水三升,煮取一升半,绞去滓,适寒温以洗目,日四五度,又加升麻二两
,加水煎之。忌猪肉。
集验明目,令发不落方。
十月上巳日,取槐子纳新KT 中,封口三十日,洗去皮,初服一枚,再服二枚,至十
日服
一月日服
旧病冷人勿
删繁疗肝虚寒,目KT KT ,视物不明,稀视生花,防风补煎方。
防风 细辛(各二两) 芎 白藓皮 独活(各三两) 甘草(炙) 橘皮(去脉各
二两) 大枣(二七
上十味切,以水一斗二升,煮取四升,去滓下蜜,更煎两沸,分为四服。日三,余一服
。若是五六月燥器贮,冷水藏之。忌海藻菘菜生菜。(千金崔氏同出第十一卷中)
千金补肝散,疗男子五劳七伤明目方。
地肤子(一斤阴干) 生地黄(七斤取汁)
上二味,捣地肤末和汁,曝之令干,更捣为散,酒服方寸匕。日三。
又方
白瓜子七升,绢袋盛,绞沸汤中三遍讫。以酢五升渍一宿,曝干,捣下筛。酒服方寸匕
,日三,久服佳。
又神曲丸,主明目,百岁可读细书方。
神曲(四两) 磁石(二两烧研) 光明朱砂(一两研)
上三味末之,蜜和丸如梧子,饮服三丸,日三,常服益眼力。众方不及,学人须知此方
神验,当宝秘之。忌生血物。(并出第六卷中)
千金翼泻肝汤,主藏中痰实热冲眼漠漠暗方。
苦竹根(八两) 半夏(四两洗) 干蓝 茯苓 枳实(炙) 白术(各三两) 杏仁
(二两熬)
干地黄(二两) 细辛(二两) 甘草(二两炙)
上十味切,以水一斗二升,煮取二升七合,分三服。
又补肝丸,主明目方。
地肤子 蓝子 蒺藜子 车前子 瓜子 菟丝子 茺蔚子 青葙子(各二分) 决明子
(
三合) 细辛 桂心 萤火虫(各三分) 大黄(八分) 黄连(六分)
上十四味捣筛,蜜和为丸如梧子,饮服子五丸,日三,加至三丸。(前方有白术名泻肝
此方有大黄名补肝通按前将节谨慎中云虚劳冷者宜服补肝丸岂有虚冷而可服大黄乎)
又主眼暗方。
蔓菁子(一斗净洗)
上一味以水四升煮,自旦至午,去汁易水又煮,至晚去汁易水又煮,至旦曝干,以布袋
贮之,一度捣三升,以粥饮服三方寸匕日三服,美酒等任性所便。(并出第十一卷中)
延年令目明方。
滤疗香取黍米一粒纳目 中,当有水出,并目中习习然引风出状,即明之候也,常以日
申时敷之。若似痛,以冷水洗之即定,以申时敷药者,为其目至日下,便漠漠暗如有物,即
以药
乳也
必效洗眼汤,去热气,漠漠视物不见,并翳方。
秦皮 黄柏皮 蕤仁(各三分) 细辛(二分) 茺蔚子(三分) 黄连(四分) 古
铜钱(七
文)
上七味切,以水二升,煮取八合,平旦洗目。忌生菜。
又青葙子丸,主眼风暗有花方。
青葙子 槐子 覆盆子 地肤子 菥 子 车前子(各五分)
上六味捣筛,蜜和丸如梧子,日服十五丸。忌五辛、猪鸡牛羊肉、鱼蒜、面酢。
近效疗眼中一切诸疾盲翳,天行风冷热,胎赤泪出,常漠漠不多见物,唯不疗睛破,余
悉主之方。
石胆(一两光明者) 波斯盐绿(一两色青阴两中干不湿者是) 真石盐(二两)
砂(
二分以上四味各别
细
辛(一两) 防风(三
两)
黄连(三两)
上十二味草石药合捣筛,睢似粉,仍以重绢罗重筛讫,以白蜜于火上微暖,去上沫取下
清者
每欲
明,
子、
此一
【背景信息】
书名:《外台秘要》 作者:王焘 朝代:唐·天宝十一年 章节:目中风肿方五首 / 眼热碜痛赤肿方三首 / 眼暗令明方一十四首 类别:方剂
【原文翻译】
病因病机认为,眼睛是肝脏功能状态的外部表现(肝之外候)。如果肝脏虚弱不足,受到冷邪或热邪的干扰,导致气机上冲至眼部,外部又遭遇风冷侵袭,冷热邪气相互搏结,从而导致眼部病变。
《肘后备急方》治疗眼中风引起的肿胀、眯眼(弄眼)的方子。
矾石(二钱,熬制后研成粉末)
以上一味药,用枣膏调和成弹丸大小,用来摩擦眼睑上下,片刻后停止,每天三次。(“磨”字一作“揉”,姚氏观点相同)
另一个方子
取头垢(头部油脂污垢)放入眼中也可以。
又一个方子
枸杞根白皮、伏鸡子壳(一种草药或特定部位,此处保留原名)
以上两味药等分,捣碎成粉末,撒在眼睛上。
范汪治疗眼中风中风引起的肿痛方子。
取薤白(小根蒜),用刀切断,敷在眼皮上,让药液遍布渗透,直到痊愈为止;如果薤头感到辛辣疼痛就停止使用。
《集验方》治疗眼中风引起的肿痛方子。
捣取枸杞汁清洗眼睛,每天六到七次。(《深师方》治疗眼中有热生翳障,《肘后方》与此相同)
《删繁方》治疗眼热、发红、生赤脉息肉、剧烈疼痛睁不开眼、如芒刺在眼般涩痛的大枣煎方。
大枣(十颗,去皮去核) 黄连(二两) 淡竹叶(五合)
以上三味药,用水二升,煎煮取一升,澄清后取八合,加入大枣和黄连继续煎煮,取四合,去掉药渣,用丝绵过滤,细细地滴入眼中。忌食猪肉。
又一个车前草汤洗方。
车前草(切碎半升) 干蓝(五合,即板蓝根等染料的干燥根茎) 淡竹叶(三两)
以上三味药切碎,用水三升,煮取二升,用丝绵过滤去掉药渣,取上好盐半刀圭(古代量器名,约等于现代几克)放入药汤中,搅拌使其溶解,待冷却后,细细地用来洗眼。一刀圭的量相当于两颗大豆那么大。(《必效方》与此相同)
张文仲治疗眼睛突然红肿、涩痛睁不开、流泪的方子。
黄连 黄柏 蕤仁(蔷薇科植物郁李或扁核木的种子) 盐碌(可能指某种含盐矿物或炮制品,保留原名) 芒硝(各等分)
以上五味药捣碎过筛,调和成黍米大小的颗粒,纳入眼中。忌食猪肉。
《千金方》论述说:凡是人在四五十岁以后,逐渐觉得眼睛昏暗,到了六十岁以后,反而逐渐视力恢复明亮。治疗的方法,五十岁以前可以服用泻肝汤,五十岁以后不可以泻肝,眼睛有病可以敷用石胆散等药物。没有疾病的人不要随意敷用散剂,只要补养肝脏即可,眼睛自然会痊愈。
凡是生吃五种辛味蔬菜(葱、蒜、韭、芸苔、胡荽),接触热的饮食,针刺头部出血过多,极目远眺,夜间阅读小字书籍,不避开烟火,下棋赌博不停止,日落时分看东西,以上十九种情况,都是导致失明的原因。注重养生的人应该仔细慎重地避免这些行为。又有骑马驰骋打猎,冒着霜雪行走,迎着风追逐野兽,日夜不休……
凡人从年轻时候起……已经去除……名为肝……有风邪……
《广济方》主治明目方。
三月份取新杏仁研磨出脂,绞取汁液一升,石盐两大豆大,用铜器盛装,取古代铜钱十四文浸泡二十七天,用丝绵过滤后滴入眼中,晚上洗眼时使用。(出自第五卷中)
《短剧方》治疗眼睛视物模糊不清,黄连洗汤方。
黄连(三两) 秦皮(二两) 蕤仁(半两)
以上三味药切碎,用水三升,煮取一升半,绞去药渣,调节温度适宜后用来洗眼,每天四五次。另外再加升麻二两,加水一起煎煮。忌食猪肉。
《集验方》明目,使头发不脱落方。
十月上巳日,取槐子放入新的容器中,封口三十天,洗去外皮,初次服用一枚,第二次服用两枚,到第十天服用……一个月日服……旧病体寒的人勿用……
《删繁方》治疗肝虚寒,眼睛眯缝(KT KT,形容眯眼或视物不清状),视物不明,经常看到幻花(视物生花),防风补煎方。
防风 细辛(各二两) 川芎 白藓皮 独活(各三两) 甘草(炙) 橘皮(去白络各二两) 大枣(十四颗)
以上十味药切碎,用水一斗二升,煮取四升,去掉药渣加入蜂蜜,再煎煮两沸,分为四次服用。每天三次,剩下一服。如果是五六月天气燥热,用容器储存,放在冷水中冷藏。忌食海藻、菘菜(白菜)、生菜。(《千金方》崔氏方同样出自第十一卷中)
《千金方》补肝散,治疗男子五劳七伤明目的方子。
地肤子(一斤阴干) 生地黄(七斤取汁)
以上两味药,捣碎地肤子末与地黄汁混合,晒干,再捣碎成散剂,用酒送服方寸匕(古代量器,约2.7毫升)。每天三次。
又一个方子
白瓜子七升,用绢袋盛装,在沸水中绞洗三遍。用醋五升浸泡一夜,晒干,捣碎过筛。用酒送服方寸匕,每天三次,长期服用效果佳。
又一个神曲丸,主治明目,百岁还能读小字的方子。
神曲(四两) 磁石(二两,烧后研碎) 光明朱砂(一两,研碎)
以上三味药制成粉末,用蜂蜜和丸如梧桐子大小,温水送服三丸,每天三次,常服有益眼力。其他方子都比不上,学医的人必须知道这个方子神奇灵验,应当珍藏保密。忌食生血之物。(均出自第六卷中)
《千金翼方》泻肝汤,主治脏腑中痰实热邪上冲导致眼睛视物模糊昏暗的方子。
苦竹根(八两) 半夏(四两,洗净) 干蓝 茯苓 枳实(炙) 白术(各三两) 杏仁(二两,炒) 干地黄(二两) 细辛(二两) 甘草(二两,炙)
以上十味药切碎,用水一斗二升,煮取二升七合,分三次服用。
又一个补肝丸,主治明目的方子。
地肤子 蓝子 蒺藜子 车前子 瓜子 菟丝子 茺蔚子 青葙子(各二分) 决明子(三合) 细辛 桂心 萤火虫(各三分) 大黄(八分) 黄连(六分)
以上十四味药捣碎过筛,蜂蜜和丸如梧桐子大小,温水送服五丸,每天三次,可加至三丸。(前方有白术名为泻肝,此方有大黄名为补肝。通按前将节谨慎中云虚劳冷者宜服补肝丸,岂有虚冷而可服大黄乎?)
又一个主治眼睛昏暗的方子。
蔓菁子(一斗,洗净)
以上一味药用水四升煮,从早晨到中午,倒掉汁液换水再煮,到晚上倒掉汁液换水再煮,到第二天早上晒干,用布袋装好,一次捣碎三升,用粥饮送服三方寸匕,每天三次,美酒适量,随个人喜好。(均出自第十一卷中)
《延年方》令眼睛明亮的方子。
滤取香料,取黍米一粒放入眼中,会有水流出,并感觉眼中习习然有风被引出的样子,这就是眼睛变亮的征兆,经常在下午申时敷用。如果感觉疼痛,用冷水清洗就会安定,在申时敷药的原因,是因为到了太阳下山,眼睛就会视物模糊昏暗如有异物,就用药……乳也……
《必效方》洗眼汤,去除热气,视物模糊不见,以及翳障的方子。
秦皮 黄柏皮 蕤仁(各三分) 细辛(二分) 茺蔚子(三分) 黄连(四分) 古铜钱(七文)
以上七味药切碎,用水二升,煮取八合,清晨洗眼。忌食生菜。
又一个青葙子丸,主治眼风暗、视物生花的方子。
青葙子 槐子 覆盆子 地肤子 熇子(疑为某种植物种子,保留原名) 车前子(各五分)
以上六味药捣碎过筛,蜂蜜和丸如梧桐子大小,每天服用十五丸。忌食五辛、猪鸡牛羊肉、鱼蒜、面酢。
近效方治疗眼中一切诸疾盲翳,天行风冷热,胎赤泪出,经常视物模糊不多见物,唯独不治疗眼球破裂,其余全部主治的方子。
石胆(一两,色泽光明的) 波斯盐绿(一两,颜色青黑阴干不湿的是真品) 真石盐(二两) 砂(二分以上四味各别……) 细辛(一两) 防风(三两) 黄连(三两)
以上十二味草木石药合捣过筛,细似粉,再用重绢罗多次筛选,用白蜜在火上微微加热,去掉上面的泡沫,取下清者……每欲……明……子……此一……
[Background Information]
Book: *Waitai Miyao* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergencies)
Author: Wang Tao
Dynasty: Tang Dynasty, Tianbao 11th Year
Chapter: Five Formulas for Wind-Stroke Swelling of the Eye / Three Formulas for Hot, Gritty, Red, and Swollen Eyes / Fourteen Formulas for Dim Vision to Restore Clarity
Category: Formulas
[English Translation]
**Etiology and Pathogenesis:**
The eye is considered the external manifestation of the Liver (*Gan*, Liver). If the Liver is deficient and weak, it becomes susceptible to invasion by cold or heat pathogens. This causes Qi to rush upward to the eyes. Externally, if struck by wind-cold, the cold and heat pathogens contend with each other, leading to ocular disorders.
**Formulas from *Zhouhou Beiji Fang* (Emergency Prescriptions Kept in the Sleeve):**
*Formula for treating wind-stroke swelling of the eye and squinting (narrowing the eyes):*
Alum Fan Shi (2 qian, calcined and powdered).
Take this single ingredient, mix with jujube paste to form pills the size of a bullet. Rub gently on the upper and lower eyelids. Stop after a short while. Apply three times daily. ("Rub" is alternatively written as "massage"; Yao's view is the same.)
*Another Formula:*
Apply head grease (sebum/dirt from the scalp) into the eye.
*Another Formula:*
Cortex Radicis Lycii (White bark of Goji root) and Fu Ji Zi Qiao (Shell of a hen's egg, possibly implying a specific preparation or herb name preservation).
Take these two ingredients in equal proportions, crush into powder, and apply to the eye.
**Formula from Fan Wang for treating wind-stroke swelling and pain of the eye:**
Take Xie Bai (Rhizoma Allii Macrostemonis / Small Scallion), cut with a knife, and apply to the eyelid until the medicinal effect permeates thoroughly and the condition resolves. Stop if the Xie Bai causes stinging pain.
**Formula from *Ji Yan Fang* (Collected Proven Prescriptions) for treating wind-stroke swelling and pain of the eye:**
Crush and extract juice from Gou Qi (Lycium fruit/Goji), and use it to wash the eye, six to seven times daily. (Note: *Shen Shi Fang* treats heat-induced nebula; *Zhouhou Fang* is identical.)
**Formula from *Shan Fan Fang* (Simplified Prescriptions) for treating hot, red eyes, growth of red vessels and polyps, severe pain preventing opening, gritty sensation like a foreign body, using Jujube Decoction:**
Da Zao (Jujube, 10 pieces, peeled and pitted); Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 2 liang); Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba, 5 he).
Take these three ingredients, decoct in 2 sheng of water to obtain 1 sheng. Clarify and take 8 ge. Add Da Zao and Huang Lian, decoct further to obtain 4 he. Remove dregs, filter through silk cotton, and instill finely into the eye. Avoid pork.
*Another Formula: Plantago Leaf Decoction for Washing:*
Che Qian Cao (Plantaginis Herba, chopped, half sheng); Gan Lan (Dry Isatidis Root/Indigo Root, 5 he); Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatheri Herba, 3 liang).
Chop the three ingredients, decoct in 3 sheng of water to obtain 2 sheng. Filter through silk cotton to remove dregs. Add half Dao Gui of high-quality salt to the decoction, stir well. Let cool. Wash the eyes carefully with this solution. One Dao Gui is approximately the size of two large soybeans. (Identical to *Bi Xiao Fang*).
**Formula from Zhang Wenzhong for treating sudden redness and swelling of the eye, gritty pain preventing opening, and tearing:**
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma); Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex); Rui Ren (Pruni Semen / Blossom Pit Seed); Yan Lu (Salt mineral preparation, preserve original term); Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas). Equal parts.
Crush and sieve the five ingredients, mix to form particles the size of millet seeds, and insert into the eye. Avoid pork.
**Discussion from *Qian Jin Fang* (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold):**
It is stated that after the age of forty or fifty, people gradually experience dim vision. After sixty, vision may gradually improve. The treatment method is: before fifty, one may take Xie Gan Tang (Drain the Liver Decoction); after fifty, one should not drain the Liver. For eye diseases, topical application of Shi Dan San (Stalactite Powder) etc. is allowed. Those without disease should not arbitrarily use powders; simply tonifying the Liver will suffice, and vision will recover.
Causes of blindness include: consuming raw pungent herbs (Five Pungents), eating/drinking hot foods, excessive bleeding from scalp acupuncture, straining vision by looking far, reading small print at night, exposure to smoke and fire, continuous gambling/chess playing, viewing things after sunset, and nineteen other factors. Those who cultivate health should be cautious about these. Also, horse riding, hunting in frost and snow, chasing beasts against the wind, and day-and-night exertion...
From youth... removed... named Liver... has wind pathogen...
**Brightening Formula from *Guang Ji Fang*:**
In the third month, take fresh Almond Ren (Apricot Seed), grind to extract oil/juice, squeeze out 1 sheng of juice. Add Shi Yan (Rock Salt) the size of two soybeans. Store in a copper vessel. Immerse fourteen ancient copper coins (two sets of seven) for twenty-seven days. Filter through silk cotton and instill into the eye for evening washing. (From Volume 5)
**Washing Decoction with Coptis for Blurred Vision from *Duan Ju Fang*:**
Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 3 liang); Qin Pi (Fraxini Cortex, 2 liang); Rui Ren (Pruni Semen, half liang).
Chop the three ingredients, decoct in 3 sheng of water to obtain 1.5 sheng. Strain and remove dregs. Wash eyes at a comfortable temperature, four to five times daily. Additionally add Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 2 liang), add water and decoct. Avoid pork.
**Brightening and Hair Retention Formula from *Ji Yan Fang*:**
On the Shangsi Day in the tenth month, place Huai Zi (Sophora Fruit) in a new container, seal for thirty days. Wash off the skin. Take one pill initially, then two pills, up to ten days' dosage... Monthly dosage... Do not use for those with old cold conditions...
**Windproof Tonifying Decoction for Liver Deficiency Cold from *Shan Fan Fang*:**
Treats liver deficiency cold, squinting/blurred vision, unclear sight, and visual hallucinations (seeing flowers).
Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix); Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) [each 2 liang]; Xiong Qiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma); Bai Xian Pi (Dictamni Cortex); Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) [each 3 liang]; Gan Cao (Licorice Root, roasted); Ju Pi (Citrus Reticulatae Pericarpium, white pith removed) [each 2 liang]; Da Zao (Jujube, 14 pieces).
Chop the ten ingredients, decoct in 12 sheng of water to obtain 4 sheng. Remove dregs, add honey, boil twice more. Divide into four doses. Take three times daily, leaving one dose. Store in summer (May-June) in a vessel, kept in cold water. Avoid Seaweed, Song Cai (Chinese Cabbage), and raw vegetables. (Identical to *Qian Jin Fang* Cui Shi formula, from Vol 11).
**Liver-Tonifying Powder from *Qian Jin Fang* for Brightening Vision in Men with Five Exhaustions and Seven Injuries:**
Di Fu Zi (Kochiae Fructus, dried in shade, 1 jin); Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix, juice from 7 jin).
Crush Di Fu Zi into powder, mix with juice, dry in sun, crush again into powder. Take one Fang Cun Bi (approx. 2.7 ml) with wine, three times daily.
*Another Formula:*
Bai Gua Zi (Benincasae Semen, 7 sheng), placed in a silk bag, boiled in water three times. Soak in 5 sheng of vinegar overnight, dry, crush, and sieve. Take one Fang Cun Bi with wine, three times daily. Long-term use is beneficial.
*Divine Curd Pill for Brightening Vision, Allowing Reading Small Print at Age Hundred:*
Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven, 4 liang); Ci Shi (Magnetitum, calcined and powdered, 2 liang); Guang Ming Zhu Sha (Vermiculitum/Cinnabar, purified, 1 liang).
Grind to powder, mix with honey to make pills the size of wisteria seeds. Take three pills with water, three times daily. Regular use benefits eyesight. Other formulas cannot compare. Scholars must know this formula is miraculous and keep it secret. Avoid raw blood products. (From Vol 6).
**Liver-Draining Decoction from *Qian Jin Yi Fang* for Treating Blurred Vision due to Phlegm-Heat Rising from Viscera:**
Ku Zhu Gen (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia, 8 liang); Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma, washed, 4 liang); Gan Lan; Fu Ling (Poria); Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus, roasted); Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) [each 3 liang]; Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen, roasted, 2 liang); Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, 2 liang); Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang); Gan Cao (Licorice Root, roasted, 2 liang).
Chop the ten ingredients, decoct in 12 sheng of water to obtain 2.7 sheng. Divide into three doses.
*Another Liver-Tonifying Pill for Brightening Vision:*
Di Fu Zi; Lan Zi; Ji Li Zi (Tribuli Fructus); Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen); Gua Zi; Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen); Chong Wei Zi (Leonuri Fructus); Qing Xiang Zi (Celosiae Semen) [each 2 fen]; Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen, 3 he); Xi Xin; Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus); Ying Huo Chong (Lampyridis Cicada, 3 fen each); Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 8 fen); Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 6 fen).
Crush and sieve the fourteen ingredients, mix with honey to make pills the size of wisteria seeds. Take five pills with water, three times daily, increase to three pills (Note: The previous formula contains Bai Zhu and is named Liver-Draining; this formula contains Da Huang and is named Liver-Tonifying. Commentary notes: Previous section states deficiency-cold patients should take Liver-Tonifying Pill; how can deficiency-cold tolerate Da Huang?).
*Another Formula for Dim Vision:*
Man Jing Zi (Brassicae Pekinensis Semen, 1 dou, washed clean).
Decoct this single ingredient in 4 sheng of water. From morning to noon, discard liquid, change water, and decoct again. From evening to next morning, discard liquid, change water, and decoct again. Dry in sun. Store in cloth bag. Grind 3 sheng per dose. Take three Fang Cun Bi with gruel/wine, three times daily. Use fine wine as preferred. (From Vol 11).
**Formula for Brightening Eyes from *Yan Nian Fang*:**
Filter aromatic herbs. Place one grain of Millet Shi Mi in the eye. Water will flow out, and a sensation of wind being drawn out will be felt, indicating brightening. Apply usually at Shen hour (3-5 PM). If painful, wash with cold water to settle. Applying at Shen hour is because as the sun sets, vision becomes dim/blurred as if obstructed, so apply medicine... milk...
**Eye-Washing Decoction from *Bi Xiao Fang* for Removing Heat, Blurred Vision, and Nebula:**
Qin Pi (Fraxini Cortex); Huang Bo Pi (Phellodendri Cortex); Rui Ren (Pruni Semen) [each 3 fen]; Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 2 fen); Chong Wei Zi (Leonuri Fructus, 3 fen); Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 4 fen); Gu Tong Qian (Ancient Copper Coin, 7 wen).
Chop the seven ingredients, decoct in 2 sheng of water to obtain 8 ge. Wash eyes at dawn. Avoid raw vegetables.
*Another Celosia Seed Pill for Treating Wind-Dimness and Visual Hallucinations:*
Qing Xiang Zi (Celosiae Semen); Huai Zi (Sophorae Fructus); Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Caulis Fructus); Di Fu Zi (Kochiae Fructus); Xi Zi (possibly Sesbania or similar seed); Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen) [each 5 fen].
Crush and sieve the six ingredients, mix with honey to make pills the size of wisteria seeds. Take fifteen pills daily. Avoid Five Pungents, pork, chicken, beef, mutton, fish, garlic, vinegar, and noodles.
**Near-Efficacy Formula for All Eye Diseases, Blindness, Nebula, Epidemic Wind-Cold-Heat, Congenital Redness and Tearing, Chronic Blurred Vision, Except for Globe Rupture:**
Shi Dan (Chalcitis, 1 liang, bright/luminous quality); Bo Si Yan Lv (Persian Green Salt, 1 liang, dark green/black, dried in shade, not damp); Zhen Shi Yan (True Rock Salt, 2 liang); Sha (Sand/Mineral, 2+ liang)... [Ingredients separated] Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang); Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 3 liang); Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 3 liang).
Crush and sieve the twelve herbal and mineral ingredients until fine as powder. Sieve repeatedly through heavy silk gauze. Warm white honey slightly over fire, remove foam, take the clear part... When desired... Bright... Seed... This one...