Ba Bai San

Ba Bai San,Exposure to drafts after exertion-induced sweating leads to stagnation, which manifests as acne.

Formulas Name : Ba Bai San

Chinese Name : 八白散

Drug Formulation

White Clove 3 liang, Bai Ji 3 liang, White Silkworm 3 liang, White Pharbitis 3 liang, Tribulus terrestris 3 liang, Fresh Cimicifuga (preferably with white flesh) 3 liang, Sanlaizi 2 liang, White Polygonum 2 liang, White Angelica 2 liang, White Aconite 0.5 liang, White Poria 0.5 liang.

Source

*The Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 20.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Exposure to drafts after exertion-induced sweating leads to stagnation, which manifests as acne.

Instructions for Use

At night, apply the mixture to the face; in the morning, wash it off with the “Jade-Like Complexion Powder.”

Ba Bai San,*The Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 20.,Exposure to drafts after exertion-induced sweating leads to stagnation, which manifests as acne.

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