Treatment of redness and soreness of the eyelid string
What are the remedies for treating redness and soreness of the eyelid string? Below are some traditional Chinese medicine remedies for treating redness and soreness of the eyelid string.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Redness and Soreness of the Eyelid String
Remedy 1 for Redness and Soreness of the Eyelid String
【Ingredients】5g of Gentian (fried with wine), 5g of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 5g of Licorice root, 5g of Asarum sieboldii.
【Preparation】Grind the ingredients into coarse powder. First, boil 1.5 bowls of water with Gentian, simmer until half, then add the other three ingredients, simmer until half a bowl, remove the residue and filter.
【Usage】Use the hot liquid to wash the affected area 5-7 times a day, close the eyes briefly after each wash. Suitable for patients with redness and burning sensation in the eye corners, excessive tearing, and difficulty in opening the eyes.
【Source】"Original Machine Qiwei"
Remedy 2 for Redness and Soreness of the Eyelid String
【Ingredients】Equal amounts of Artemisia leaf, Coptis chinensis, and Rhizoma coptidis, Plantago asiatica, appropriate amount of alum.
【Preparation】Wrap the ingredients in a cloth and boil them to make a decoction.
【Usage】Use the hot liquid to fumigate and wash the affected area three times a day. Suitable for patients with redness, tearing, and itching caused by broken strings and wind.
【Source】"External Use of Chinese Medicine in Ophthalmology and Clinical Practice"
Remedy 3 for Redness and Soreness of the Eyelid String
【Ingredients】500g of Potassium nitrate, 500g of Red dates, appropriate amount of Coptis chinensis powder.
【Preparation】Dissolve the potassium nitrate in boiling water, clarify and remove the residue. Remove the pits from the red dates, soak them in the nitrate solution for 1 day, take out and dry them, repeat this process several times until the solution is exhausted. Fill the red dates with 6-10g of Coptis chinensis powder and seal them tightly without letting the air escape.
【Usage】When needed, take one red date, soak it in boiling water, and wash the affected area from time to time. Suitable for long-term redness and soreness of the eyelid string.
【Source】"Shen Zhu Yao Han"
Remedy 4 for Redness and Soreness of the Eyelid String
【Ingredients】60g of Euphrasia (double the amount if fresh), 15g of Cortex Fraxini, 5g of Zinc sulfate.
【Preparation】Boil the first two ingredients in water, filter, and add zinc sulfate.
【Usage】Use the warm liquid to wash or apply to the affected area with a cotton ball or gauze, 3-4 times a day for half an hour each time. Suitable for severe redness and soreness of the eyelid string.
