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Prescriptions for Removing Pathogenic Heat and Toxic Material

Zhao Shui Dan

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By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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Name

The Prescription of Zhao Shui Dan

Source

The book Ben Shi Fang Xu Ji

Ingredients

Zhu Sha 15 g,Hai Piao Xiao 3 g.

Explanation

Zhu Sha: Improve eyesight and remove toxicity.

Hai Piao Xiao: Astringe sores and ulcer.

The Effect of Zhao Shui Dan

Indications

Nebula.

Administrations

All the drugs are pounded into fine powder. The powder is made into pills. Apply 1 pill on the corner of the eye before going to bed.

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Sources and further reading

We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.

  • Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
  • Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
  • Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
  • NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.

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