Wuxu Pills

[Formula] Polygonum Multiflorum Root 500g (crushed, steamed in a bread wrapper for the duration of burning an incense stick, peeled), Poria 250g (peeled), Angelica Sinensis 250g, Atractylodes Rhizome (soaked in rice water, peeled) 500g, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root (washed with wine), Ophiopogon Japonicus Root (soaked, core removed), Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root (soaked, core removed), Eclipta Prostrata Herb (root removed) 250g each, Gold Ink (burned, smoke removed), Myrrh, Frankincense 15g each

[Usage] Grind the above into fine powder, make into pills with yellow wine flour paste, the size of mung beans. Take 50 pills each time with green salt decoction, one dose in the morning and one in the evening. Effects will be seen after taking for 20 days, and after taking for another 10 days in the third month, the hair will turn black.

[Efficacy] Darkens the beard and hair, promotes black hair growth.

[Indications] Premature graying of beard and hair.

[Commentary] This formula is largely similar to Wuxu Guben Pills, with both taking Polygonum multiflorum as the principal herb, and being combined with Rehmanniae Radix (Sheng Di), Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shu Di), Ophiopogonis Radix (Mai Dong), Asparagi Radix (Tian Dong), and other herbs that nourish yin, tonify the Kidney, moisten the Lung, and invigorate the Spleen. However, the previous formula contains more moistening herbs and is suitable for those with Kidney essence deficiency and insufficient true yin; this formula contains Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Dang Gui) to nourish and generate blood, Ecliptae Herba (Han Lian Cao) to nourish yin and cool blood, Olibanum (Ru Xiang) and Myrrha (Mo Yao) to promote qi circulation and activate blood, and Ink (Jin Mo) to cool blood and stop bleeding, making it suitable for premature graying of hair and beard caused by Yin Deficiency and blood heat, as well as blood dryness.

Q1: What are the ingredients in the Wuxu Pills formula?

A1: The Wuxu Pills formula includes Polygonum Multiflorum Root (500g, steamed and peeled), Poria (250g, peeled), Angelica Sinensis (250g), Atractylodes Rhizome (500g, soaked in rice water and peeled), Prepared Rehmannia Root, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root (washed with wine), Ophiopogon Japonicus Root (soaked and core removed), Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root (soaked and core removed), Eclipta Prostrata Herb (250g each, root removed), Gold Ink (burned and smoke removed), and Myrrh.

Q2: How to prepare Wuxu Pills with Polygonum Multiflorum?

A2: To prepare Wuxu Pills with Polygonum Multiflorum, first crush 500g of the root and steam it in a bread wrapper for the duration of burning an incense stick, then peel. Combine with the other herbs such as Poria, Angelica Sinensis, and Atractylodes Rhizome (soaked in rice water and peeled) after similar preliminary treatments. All ingredients are then ground into a fine powder and formed into pills, typically using honey as a binder.

Q3: What are the benefits of Wuxu Pills for hair growth?

A3: Wuxu Pills are traditionally used to support hair growth by nourishing the blood and kidneys, which are key to hair vitality in Chinese medicine. Ingredients like Polygonum Multiflorum and Eclipta Prostrata Herb are renowned for promoting hair growth and preventing thinning. The formula also helps strengthen hair follicles, reduce breakage, and improve overall scalp health.

Q4: Can Wuxu Pills reverse gray hair?

A4: Yes, Wuxu Pills are believed to help reverse gray hair, particularly when caused by blood deficiency or premature aging. The formula contains herbs like Polygonum Multiflorum and Eclipta Prostrata, which are traditionally used to darken hair and restore natural color. Consistent use may gradually reduce gray strands by enhancing melanin production and improving blood circulation to the scalp.

Q5: How to prepare Wuxu Pills at home?

A5: To prepare Wuxu Pills at home, begin by processing each herb as specified: steam Polygonum Multiflorum, soak Atractylodes Rhizome in rice water, wash Rehmannia with wine, and remove cores from Ophiopogon and Asparagus. Burn the Gold Ink to remove smoke, then grind all ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with honey to form a paste, roll into small pills, and allow them to dry before storage.