Three-Yellow Powder，*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.，Vitiligo, circular hair loss, and facial hyperpigmentation.
Three-Yellow Powder
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Formulas Name : Three-Yellow Powder
Chinese Name : 三黄粉
Drug Formulation
2 qian of realgar, 2 qian of sulfur, 0.5 fen of orpiment, 5 qian of white aconite, 2 qian of micropyrite, 3 qian of bletilla, 0.3 fen of musk, 0.3 fen of borneol, and 2 qian of cinnabar.
Source
*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.
Benefits
Vitiligo, circular hair loss, and facial hyperpigmentation.
Instructions for Use
To treat vitiligo, dip an eggplant stem or peel in the medication and apply topically; for circular hair loss, dip fresh ginger in the medication and apply topically; for facial hyperpigmentation, mix the medication with milk or honey water and apply topically.
Note
Contraindicated for granulation tissue, ulcerated or blistered skin, and those allergic to mercury; avoid ingestion.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Three-Yellow Powder,Vitiligo, circular hair loss, and facial hyperpigmentation.