Simple and Effective Ointment

Simple and Effective Ointment,

Formulas Name : Simple and Effective Ointment

Chinese Name : 简妙膏

Drug Formulation

Half a sheng of mulberries (those that have ripened and fallen naturally; grind to extract their natural juice), 10 chebulic myrobalan fruits (simmered in sesame oil until cooked; additionally, 10 chebulic myrobalan fruits, stir-fried with wheat bran until yellow; remove the pits from both and grind into a fine powder).

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 83), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.

Processing

Mix the chebulic myrobalan powder with the mulberry juice until well blended, place in a silver vessel, and simmer in a double boiler until it forms a paste. Transfer to a porcelain jar and seal tightly for storage.

Instructions for Use

To dye the mustache, first wash it clean with warm water, then wrap a finger in pig’s bladder, dip it in the medicine, and rub it into the mustache. When ready for use, the following morning, moisten the mixture by grinding walnuts and pine nuts into a fine powder.

Simple and Effective Ointment,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 83), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.,

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