Hair-Growth Ointment

Hair-Growth Ointment,Effective for headaches, dandruff, and itchy skin.

Formulas Name : Hair-Growth Ointment

Chinese Name : 长发膏

Drug Formulation

Vitex fruit 2 liang, Aconite root (peeled) 2 liang,2 liang of Ze Lan, 2 liang of Fangfeng, 2 liang of Apricot Kernel (peeled), 2 liang of Linglingxiang, 2 liang of Huoxiang, 2 liang of Chuanxiong, 2 liang of Tianxiong, 2 liang of Xinyi, 1 liang of Agarwood, 2 liang of Pine Resin, 2 liang of Bai Zhi, 1 liang of Ma Li Ointment, 1 liang of Pine Needles (chopped), 1 liang of Bear Fat, 4 sheng of Raw Sesame Oil.

Source

From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 32 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Soak the above herbs in vinegar overnight, then simmer with the fats and resins over low heat, bringing the mixture to a boil and then lowering the heat three times. When the Angelica dahurica turns yellow and the ointment is formed, remove the residue, strain, and store.

Benefits

Effective for headaches, dandruff, and itchy skin.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the hair and massage into the skin twice daily, using 3 liang each time.

Hair-Growth Ointment,From *Formulas for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 32 of *Wai Tai*.,Effective for headaches, dandruff, and itchy skin.

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