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Facial Cleansing Paste

Formulas Name : Facial Cleansing Paste

Chinese Name : 洗面沤子

Drug Formulation

Maoxiang, Huoxiang, Linglingxiang, and Chaonao (all finely ground and placed in a small pouch), plus pear pits, red dates, and maltose in appropriate amounts.

Source

*Lu Fu Jin Fang* (Prohibited Formulas of the Lu Mansion), Volume 4.

Processing

Place the ingredients in a small porcelain jar and soak them in boiling rice wine, replenishing as needed.

Instructions for Use

Use for washing the face.

Facial Cleansing Paste,*Lu Fu Jin Fang* (Prohibited Formulas of the Lu Mansion), Volume 4.,

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