Eye Drops (Riverius)

Eye Drops

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name Latin Amount *
Plantain water Aqua Plantago 1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Rose water Aqua Rosa 1 oz.
Liquor of Egg white Liquor Albumen 1 dram
White Troches of Rhasis Trochisci Alba Rhasis

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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