Formula for Washing the Head

Formula for Washing the Head,In cases of extreme deficiency and cold in the pulse, where the hair at the temples and sides of the head has fallen out and will not regrow.

Formulas Name : Formula for Washing the Head

Chinese Name : 沐头方

Drug Formulation

2–3 sheng of white mulberry bark (chopped).

Source

Formula taken from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 6); the name appears in *Thousand Gold Prescriptions* (Vol. 13).

Benefits

In cases of extreme deficiency and cold in the pulse, where the hair at the temples and sides of the head has fallen out and will not regrow.

Instructions for Use

Cover with water, boil for 5–6 boils, strain out the residue, and wash the beard and sideburns. Repeat this frequently, and they will stop falling out on their own.

Formula for Washing the Head,Formula taken from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 6); the name appears in *Thousand Gold Prescriptions* (Vol. 13).,In cases of extreme deficiency and cold in the pulse, where the hair at the temples and sides of the head has fallen out and will not regrow.

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