Zao Dou

Zao Dou,Apply to dry hands; it leaves a slightly smooth, greasy feel.

Formulas Name : Zao Dou

Chinese Name : 澡豆

Drug Formulation

5 sheng of yellow soybeans, 2 sheng of alfalfa, 2 sheng of Linglingxiang seeds, 2 sheng of red adzuki beans (hulled), 5 he of cloves, 1 liang of musk, 6 he of winter melon seeds, 6 he of mugwort, and 5 sets of pig pancreas (finely sliced).

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix thoroughly with the pork pancreas, sun-dry, pound, and sift through a silk sieve.

Benefits

Apply to dry hands; it leaves a slightly smooth, greasy feel.

Instructions for Use

Use to wash hands and face.

Zao Dou,*Qianjin*, Volume 6.,Apply to dry hands; it leaves a slightly smooth, greasy feel.

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