Immediate Blackening,*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,
Immediate Blackening
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Formulas Name : Immediate Blackening
Chinese Name : 立马乌
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Immediate-Action Black Powder, 1 qian of Tile Powder, half a qian of Mithra, half a qian of Dragon Bone, 3 qian of Light Powder, 1 qian of Magnésite, 1 qian of Lead White Frost, half a liang of Camphor, 6 qian of Soda Ash, and 1 liang 3 qian of Jade Frost.
Source
*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.
Instructions for Use
First, apply a paste of white clay and yellow丹 to the area where the mustache grows. Wait until it dries, then mix the aforementioned ingredients with water to form a solution. Apply this solution to the mustache and sideburns, and wrap the area with paper. After a short while, the mustache will turn black; wash it off with fresh water.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Immediate Blackening