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Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment

[Formula] Chalcanthitum, Galla Chinensis, Indigo Confectio, Chebulae Fructus, Walnut Peel, Pomegranate Rind (vinegar-processed), Chaenomelis Fructus Cortex, Chinese Honeylocust Spine, Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Asari Radix et Rhizoma in equal parts [Usage] Grind the above into an extremely fine powder, refine honey to make pills as large as small coins. Always nurture them in charcoal ash and … Read more

Zihe Black Decoction

[Formula] Galla Chinensis 30g, Pomegranate Rind 30g, Dried Lotus Leaf (pounded separately) 30g, Chinese Gallnut (stir-fried) 15g, Chebulic Myrobalan Rind 15g, Chinese Gallnut Extract 15g, Copperas (ground separately) 15g [Usage] Grind the above into fine powder, add 5 – 6 spoons of stir-fried flour, and make it into a paste with good-quality vinegar. Mix the … Read more

Zhang Zihe’s Aconitum-containing Medicine

[Formula] 250 g each of fine needle sand (not a traditional herb, possibly a local or specific ingredient, keep as is if it’s a specific term in a certain context) and buckwheat flour, 500 g of concentrated vinegar [Usage] Mix the above two medicinals with concentrated vinegar into a paste. First, wash the hair with … Read more

Walnut Paste

[Formula] 3 fresh walnuts [Usage] Grind the above herbs with their skins into a fine powder. Add an appropriate amount of breast milk and place in a silver vessel. Simmer over gentle to moderate heat to form a paste, stirring with a bamboo spatula during the process. When using, wash the beard and hair, then … Read more

Soybean Decoction

[Formula] Heidoudou (Black Soybean), Cujiang (Vinegar) [Usage] Soak black soybeans in vinegar for 24 to 48 hours, then heat and boil them until they are thoroughly cooked and mushy. Filter to remove the dregs and concentrate the liquid over low heat until it forms a thick paste. First, wash the hair and wait for it … Read more

Emperor Wen of Wei’s Secret Hair Growth Ointment

[Formula] Huangqi (Astragali Radix) 30g, Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 30g, Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix) 30g, Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) 30g, Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) 30g, Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 30g, Mangcao (Ligustici Rhizoma) 30g, Xinyiren (Magnoliae Flos) 30g, Gandihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Cruda) 30g, Gaoben (Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix) 30g, Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 30g, Shexian (Violae Herba) … Read more

The Best Formula for Blackening the Beard in the World

[Formula] Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) 16g, Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma) 0.9g, Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma) and Myrobalan (Galla Chinensis) each 0.9g, Baigan Mian (refined wheat flour) 0.9g, He Zi (Chebulae Fructus) 0.6g [Usage] Roast all the above herbs until they turn black, add 75g of Galla Chinensis and 15g of Verdigris, and … Read more

Mulberry Pills for Blackening Hair

[Formula] Morus Fructus [Usage] Collect in large quantities, dry in the sun, pound into powder, process with refined honey into pills. Take 60 pills daily. [Efficacy] Blackens hair. [Indications] Premature graying of beard and hair. [Commentary] Fructus Mori has the functions of nourishing the Liver and Kidney, replenishing blood and nourishing body fluid, relieving constipation … Read more

Shenxian Liuzi Pill

[Formula] Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi) 30g (finely ground, soaked in wine overnight, roasted), Toosendan Fructus (Jinlingzi) 30g, Lycii Fructus (Gouqizi) 30g, Rubi Fructus (Fupenzi) 30g, Schisandrae Fructus (roasted, Wuweizi) 30g, Cnidii Fructus (stir-fried, Shechuangzi) 30g, Polygoni Multiflori Radix (Heshouwu) 30g (soaked in wine overnight, roasted), Lycii Cortex (Digupi) 90g (soaked in wine overnight, roasted), Chaenomelis Fructus … Read more

Erling Pill

[Formula] Polygonum multiflorum (equal parts of male and female roots; during collection, scraping, and pounding, no iron utensils shall be used; soak in the first rinsing water of rice for one night, then drain it the next day and place it in a silver vessel; first arrange a layer of jujubes, split each one open, … Read more