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Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

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Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,Dry and brittle facial hair.

Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀皮汤

Drug Formulation

2.5 liang of wheat bran, 1 liang of Pinellia (washed 7 times in boiling water to remove slipperiness, then chopped), 0.5 liang of ground agarwood, and 1 liang of ginger (used with the skin, finely sliced).

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.

Processing

Add 2 bowls of medicinal water to the ingredients, bring to a boil with the ginger for 2–3 boils, strain through raw silk to remove the dregs, collect the clear liquid, and stir in a small amount of dragon’s blood and musk until well blended.

Benefits

Dry and brittle facial hair.

Instructions for Use

Wash the beard and hair.

Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.,Dry and brittle facial hair.

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