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Pill for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Restoring Youth

Formulas Name : Pill for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Restoring Youth

Chinese Name : 乌须固齿还少丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Danggui, 1 liang of Bai Fuling, 2 liang of Hanlian, 5 qian of Yazao, 5 qian of Bai Zhi, 5 qian of Huangbai, 2 liang of Qingyan.

Source

From *Supplement to the Compendium of Mugwort* (Cai Ai Bian Yi), Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder, place it in a sand pot, seal it tightly, and calcine over charcoal until all smoke has dissipated; then grind it into a fine powder and store it in a porcelain jar.

Instructions for Use

Use to rub the teeth.

Pill for Darkening Hair, Strengthening Teeth, and Restoring Youth，From *Supplement to the Compendium of Mugwort* (Cai Ai Bian Yi), Volume 2.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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