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Hair-Growth Medicine,Women and young people with sparse hair often suffer from a weak Blood Sea (Xuehai), causing the meridians to become depleted and unable to nourish and moisturize the hair. Consequently, they experience sparse hair or baldness, or their hair may appear entirely red or yellow.

Formulas Name : Hair-Growth Medicine

Chinese Name : 生发药

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Schisandra berries, 1 liang of blue fenugreek seeds, 1 liang of lotus seed grass, 2 zi of Aconite, and 1 spoonful of hair ash.

Source

From *One Hundred Questions on Gynecology*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Soak in wine, place in a porcelain container, and seal tightly for 14 days until the medicine is ready; then mix with black chicken fat.

Benefits

Women and young people with sparse hair often suffer from a weak Blood Sea (Xuehai), causing the meridians to become depleted and unable to nourish and moisturize the hair. Consequently, they experience sparse hair or baldness, or their hair may appear entirely red or yellow.

Instructions for Use

First wash the hair with rice washing water, then apply the mixture.

Hair-Growth Medicine,From *One Hundred Questions on Gynecology*, Volume 1.,Women and young people with sparse hair often suffer from a weak Blood Sea (Xuehai), causing the meridians to become depleted and unable to nourish and moisturize the hair. Consequently, they experience sparse hair or baldness, or their hair may appear entirely red or yellow.

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