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Lithospermum Root and Hair Oil

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Lithospermum Root and Hair Oil,Diseases characterized by red macules and nodules in the lower limbs (such as “gua teng chan”), early-stage parotitis and submandibular lymphadenitis, and purplish-red skin patches.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum Root and Hair Oil

Chinese Name : 紫草茸油

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Lithospermum rhizome, 5 jin of sesame oil.

Source

*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.

Processing

Place the ingredients in a copper pot, immerse them in the oil for one day and one night, simmer over low heat until charred and dry, remove from heat, filter to remove the residue, and store the oil in a porcelain container for future use.

Benefits

Diseases characterized by red macules and nodules in the lower limbs (such as “gua teng chan”), early-stage parotitis and submandibular lymphadenitis, and purplish-red skin patches.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area.

Lithospermum Root and Hair Oil,*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Diseases characterized by red macules and nodules in the lower limbs (such as “gua teng chan”), early-stage parotitis and submandibular lymphadenitis, and purplish-red skin patches.

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