Sea Mugwort Decoction

Sea Mugwort Decoction,Wind-Dampness. Due to blood deficiency, the skin and hair are deprived of nourishment; wind-heat takes advantage of this vulnerability to invade, causing hair to fall out in patches, the skin to become glossy, and itching as if insects were crawling on it. Alopecia areata.

Formulas Name : Sea Mugwort Decoction

Chinese Name : 海艾汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Artemisia argyi, 2 qian of chrysanthemum flowers, 2 qian of peppermint, 2 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 2 qian of Ligusticum root, 2 qian of patchouli, 2 qian of Atractylodes, 2 qian of Schisandra berries, and 2 qian of Schizonepeta spikes.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Wind-Dampness. Due to blood deficiency, the skin and hair are deprived of nourishment; wind-heat takes advantage of this vulnerability to invade, causing hair to fall out in patches, the skin to become glossy, and itching as if insects were crawling on it. Alopecia areata.

Instructions for Use

Add 5–6 bowls of water to the herbs and decoct until it boils several times. Pour the mixture, including the residue, into an open-mouthed basin. First, use the steam to fumigate the face; when the liquid has cooled to a warm temperature, dip the face in it to wash. Retain the remaining decoction and wash the face again as before.

Sea Mugwort Decoction,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,Wind-Dampness. Due to blood deficiency, the skin and hair are deprived of nourishment; wind-heat takes advantage of this vulnerability to invade, causing hair to fall out in patches, the skin to become glossy, and itching as if insects were crawling on it. Alopecia areata.

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