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1. Ginger Prescription for Supporting Vitiligo: For erythema and vitiligo, frequently rub with ginger. This prescription is an empirical formula by Li Shizhen.
Source: Compendium of Materia Medica
2. Formula of Mulberry Twig (Ramulus Mori) for supports Vitiligo:Ramulus Mori 5000 grams, Herba Leonuri 1500 grams, water 3321 milliliters. Boil over a gentle flame until a 2500-milliliter decoction is obtained (strain out the dregs), then further boil it down to a paste. Take 33 milliliters mixed with warm wine before going to bed every night. Long-term administration can lead to a supports.
Source: Sheng Hui Fang
3. Formula for supports Vitiligo on the Body and Face Using Sesame Seeds:For vitiligo on the body and face, take 59 milliliters of raw sesame oil with wine after each meal, three times a day. Long-term administration is effective and can lead to a supports over time. Avoid raw and cold foods, pork, chicken, fish, garlic, etc., for 100 days.
Source: Qian Jin Fang
4. Prescription of Typhonii Rhizoma for supports Tinea Versicolor:Prepare a powder by mixing equal parts of Rhizoma Typhonii and Realgar, dilute it with ginger juice, dip the eggplant stalk into the mixture and apply it to the affected area several times a day.
Source: Jian Bian Fang
5.Fritillaria and Arisaema Decoction for Tinea Versicolor and Vitiligo:Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus and Arisaematis Rhizoma are taken in equal parts, ground into powder. Fresh ginger juice is used to dip the medicinal powder for rubbing the affected area.
Source: Compendium of Materia Medica
6.Fritillaria and Ginger Formula for supports Vitiligo:First rub the affected area with fresh ginger, then apply Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus powder mixed with vinegar to the affected area.
Source: Tan Yeweng’s Prescriptions
7.Fritillaria and Stemona Formula for supports Vitiligo:Take equal parts of Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus (Zhe Beimu) and Stemonae Radix (Baibu), grind them into powder, and apply to the affected area mixed with ginger juice.
Source: Sheng Hui Fang
8. Formula for supports vitiligo with ground Anemarrhenae Rhizome processed with vinegar:Grind Rhizoma Anemarrhenae with vinegar and apply it to the affected area of vitiligo, three times a day.
Source: Weisheng Jianyi Fang
9. Prescription for Vitiligo supports with Walnut Green Husk:One green walnut peel, a small amount of sulfur, grind them evenly, and apply topically every day.
Source: Compendium of Materia Medica
10. Ilex Cornuta Vitiligo Ointment:Decoct the branches and leaves of Ilex cornuta Lindl. et Paxt. to make a decoction and then a paste, or burn them to ashes and leach the juice to apply externally for vitiligo.
Source: Prescription by Chen Cangqi, a pharmacologist of the Tang Dynasty
11. Formula with Tribulus terrestris L. for supports Vitiligo:224 grams of the kernel of Tribulus terrestris L. is pounded into fine powder. Take 7.5 grams each time, twice a day. After taking it for half a month, red spots will appear in the white areas, and then the skin color will gradually return to normal.
This formula was recorded by Sun Simiao, a renowned medical expert in the Tang Dynasty. The author has used it and found it to have a certain therapeutic effect on vitiligo.
Source: Sun Zhenren’s Dietary Taboos
Note: The original text specifies six liang (a traditional Chinese unit of weight). Since one liang in the Tang Dynasty was approximately 37.30 grams, six liang is equivalent to about 224 grams.
12.Prunella vulgaris for supports tinea versicolor with white spots:Decoct Prunellae Spica (Xia Ku Cao) into a concentrated decoction and wash the affected area daily.
Source: Qiankun Shengyi
13. Baizhi Antivitiligo Formula:Slice Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Bai Zhi), soak it thoroughly in radish juice, dry it in the sun, and grind it into a fine powder. Take 7.5 grams each time, twice a day.
Source: Zhizhi Fang
14.Vitiligo-Clearing Agent:Take the fresh stems of Euphorbia lathyris L. (silver spurge), and apply the juice to the affected area.
Source: Folk proven recipe
15. Formula for supports Vitiligo with Almonds:Take 14 apricot kernels and chew them with their skins and tips on. Dip the chewed kernels into the finely ground medicinal liquid and rub it on the affected area until it turns slightly red. Do this twice a day, and avoid excessive rubbing to helps maintain skin abrasion.
Source: Sheng Ji Zong Lu
16. Recipe of Pigeon Dish for supports Vitiligo:For those suffering from vitiligo, stir-fried dove meat can be consumed. The preparation method is the same as for ordinary dishes, with a slight addition of seasonings such as oil, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, yellow rice wine, refined salt, and monosodium glutamate.
Source: Compendium of Materia Medica
17. Prescription of Anguilla japonica Oil for supports Vitiligo:Boil or roast the large Anguilla japonica to extract oil and apply it to vitiligo. The author has used this method with remarkable efficacy.
Source: Prescription by Su Jing, a pharmacologist of the Tang Dynasty
18. Prescription of Pig Pancreas for supports Vitiligo and Pityriasis Versicolor:One pig pancreas, soaked in wine for 2 hours, steamed on rice and eaten. Visible effects can be achieved after consuming no more than 10 pancreases.
Source: Folk proven recipe
19. Prescription of Pig Stomach for supports Vitiligo and Tinea Versicolor:Boil one pork tripe in plain water and eat it all in one meal. Abstain from sexual activity. Ancient records state to “eat it all in one meal,” meaning to finish it in a single sitting. When applying this prescription today, one can eat according to their own appetite, consuming as much as possible without adhering strictly to finishing it in one meal. Sexual activity need not be completely avoided but should be practiced with moderation.
Source: Waitaimiyao (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergencies)
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Interesting post! I’ve tried ginger for skin issues before but never for vitiligo. Always cool to see ancient remedies like Li Shizhen’s formulas being shared. Has anyone here actually tried the mulberry twig recipe? Curious if it works.
Interesting remedies! I’ve heard of ginger being used for skin issues, but never specifically for vitiligo. The mulberry twig formula sounds pretty
Interesting! I’ve heard of using ginger for skin issues, but I didn’t know it
Interesting remedies! I’ve tried ginger for other skin issues, but never thought of it for vitiligo. Always appreciate traditional knowledge like Li Shizhen’s. Have you had any success with the mulberry twig formula?
Interesting remedies! I’ve heard about ginger for skin issues, but never specifically for vitiligo. The mulberry twig formula sounds surprisingly simple—worth trying if traditional treatments get too pricey. Anyone here tried these?