Formula for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Tonifying the Kidneys

Formula for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Tonifying the Kidneys,

Formulas Name : Formula for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Tonifying the Kidneys

Chinese Name : 乌须固齿补肾方

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of Chuanxiong, 3 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 3 liang of White Peony Root, 3 liang of Cyperus rhizome, 3 liang of Sweet Goji Berries, 3 liang of Sichuan Achyranthes, 3 liang of Schizonepeta, and 3 liang of Rock Salt.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix thoroughly with 1.5 sheng of glutinous rice, let it air-dry, pack it tightly into a bamboo tube, and burn it with mixed firewood until it becomes charcoal while retaining its properties. Grind it into a fine powder and store it in a lead box.

Instructions for Use

Brush your teeth twice every morning, then swallow the powder with water.

Formula for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Tonifying the Kidneys,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,

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