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Miracle Elixir for the Face

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Miracle Elixir for the Face,Due to stagnation caused by heat, purple patches appear on the face, about the size of a coin, or may cover the entire face.

Formulas Name : Miracle Elixir for the Face

Chinese Name : 擦面神丹

Drug Formulation

4 liang of wild rhubarb (extract the juice), 10 slices of pangolin scale (burned until charred), 5 qian of ground Sichuan pepper, and 3 liang of fresh ginger (extract the juice).

Source

From *A Rational Analysis of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Due to stagnation caused by heat, purple patches appear on the face, about the size of a coin, or may cover the entire face.

Instructions for Use

Wrap in raw silk and rub the affected area. If the cloth dries out, moisten it with vinegar and repeat the process several times as described above.

Miracle Elixir for the Face,From *A Rational Analysis of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 22.,Due to stagnation caused by heat, purple patches appear on the face, about the size of a coin, or may cover the entire face.

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