Eye Drops

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name

Plantain water
Rose water
Liquor of Egg white
White Troches of Rhasis

Latin


Aqua Plantago
Aqua Rosa
Liquor Albumen
Trochisci Alba Rhasis

Amount



1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
1 oz.
1 dram

Preparation:


Mix, form a collyrium

Function:


Clears Heat, relieves Pain

Use:


1. Used for Sore and Red Eyes
2. Acute Eye Pain
3. All Heat conditions of the Eyes

Dose:


dropped into the eyes as needed

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



This is relatively strong, and is used for more severe or obstinate conditions.
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