The Emperor’s Formula for a Radiant Complexion

The Emperor’s Formula for a Radiant Complexion,

Formulas Name : The Emperor’s Formula for a Radiant Complexion

Chinese Name : 皇帝涂容金面方

Drug Formulation

2 qian of cinnabar, 1 qian of dried rouge, 3 qian of official-grade talcum powder, 5 qian of camphor, 5 pieces of dried black plum flesh, and a small amount of Chuanxiong.

Source

From *The Medical Mirror*, cited in Volume 1 of *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: External Formations*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Before bedtime, mix with saliva and apply to the face; wash off with warm water at dawn. The complexion will be as beautiful as that of a child.

The Emperor’s Formula for a Radiant Complexion,From *The Medical Mirror*, cited in Volume 1 of *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: External Formations*.,

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