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Black Cloud Ointment

Formulas Name : Black Cloud Ointment

Chinese Name : 乌云膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of cinnabar, 1 sheng of vinegar, 8 qian of buckwheat flour.

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.

Instructions for Use

Place the first two ingredients in an iron pot and boil together for over 10 boils; add the buckwheat flour to form a paste, adjusting the consistency as needed. Apply the warm mixture to the mustache and hair, wrap with a lotus leaf or a handkerchief for one hour, then wash off with warm water. Next, apply the Wuyun Powder.

Black Cloud Ointment，*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
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