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Settles the Heart, calms the Spirit and quiets palpitations and tremors

Palpitations from fright, with irritability and insomnia Convulsions and seizures in children (fright Wind) Heart and Spirit out of harmony, so the person startles easily

Clears the Liver, brightens the eyes and removes superficial visual obstructions

Blurred vision from pterygium or other surface eye disorders, applied as a powder Red, swollen, painful eyes and corneal nebula from Heat in the Liver channel

Clears Heat and toxicity, promotes healing and generates flesh (topical)

Chronic ulcers and sores that will not heal, and macerated tissue, usually of the throat or gums Sores of the mouth and throat, applied as a very fine powder