Purslane and Black-Return Powder

Purslane and Black-Return Powder,Deficiency of blood and brain essence, resulting in premature graying of hair.

Formulas Name : Purslane and Black-Return Powder

Chinese Name : 马齿苋还黑散

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of purslane seeds, 1 liang of white poria, 4 liang of cooked dried rehmannia, 2 liang of alisma, 2 liang of selaginella, 2 liang of ginseng (with the root tip removed), 4 liang of pine resin (refined), and 1 liang of cinnamon bark.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 41.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of blood and brain essence, resulting in premature graying of hair.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose on an empty stomach, mixed with warm wine; gradually increase the dose to 3 qian, and take another dose before the evening meal. Results are seen within one month.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, radishes, garlic, and similar foods.

Purslane and Black-Return Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 41.,Deficiency of blood and brain essence, resulting in premature graying of hair.

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