Black Beard Pills

Black Beard Pills,For those with profuse blood loss who are prone to premature graying of hair.

Formulas Name : Black Beard Pills

Chinese Name : 乌须丸

Drug Formulation

4 liang of fetal hair, 4 liang of rock salt (place both in a jar, seal tightly, and calcine over a fire for the duration of three incense sticks; allow to cool completely before removing and grinding into a fine powder), 4 liang of Polygonum multiflorum, 4 liang of wintergreen berries (steamed and sun-dried nine times each), 4 liang of Eclipta prostrata, 4 liang of goji berries, 4 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 4 liang of Angelica sinensis, 4 liang of Poria cocos, and 1 liang of ginseng.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 5.

Processing

Boil with 10 bowls of water until reduced to 5 bowls of liquid; strain out the residue and simmer into a paste. Add the first two ingredients, stir until well blended, and divide the mixture into several small jars.

Benefits

For those with profuse blood loss who are prone to premature graying of hair.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 teaspoons per dose, mixed with boiling water or wine on an empty stomach.

Black Beard Pills,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 5.,For those with profuse blood loss who are prone to premature graying of hair.

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