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Nuzhen Powder

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Nuzhen Powder,The complexion appears like dust or grime; over time, it turns coal-black; the skin is withered and lacks luster; or black spots of varying sizes may appear, level with the skin’s surface.

Formulas Name : Nuzhen Powder

Chinese Name : 女贞散

Drug Formulation

Orpiment (washed with water to remove salt and sand, thoroughly stir-fried, then spread on the ground to remove residual heat) and Aster (genuine) in equal parts.

Source

*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 1.

Benefits

The complexion appears like dust or grime; over time, it turns coal-black; the skin is withered and lacks luster; or black spots of varying sizes may appear, level with the skin’s surface.

Instructions for Use

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with aged wine, twice daily.

Nuzhen Powder,*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 1.,The complexion appears like dust or grime; over time, it turns coal-black; the skin is withered and lacks luster; or black spots of varying sizes may appear, level with the skin’s surface.

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