Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment

[Formula] Chalcanthitum, Galla Chinensis, Indigo Confectio, Chebulae Fructus, Walnut Peel, Pomegranate Rind (vinegar-processed), Chaenomelis Fructus Cortex, Chinese Honeylocust Spine, Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Asari Radix et Rhizoma in equal parts

[Usage] Grind the above into an extremely fine powder, refine honey to make pills as large as small coins. Always nurture them in charcoal ash and do not let them be separated from the ash. When needing to blacken the beard, grind the pill with good hot wine and apply it to the beard; when needing to blacken the hair, grind the pill with good hot vinegar and comb it through the hair.

[Efficacy] Blackens the beard and hair.

[Indications] Premature graying of beard and hair.

[Commentary] In the formula, chalcanthite, galla chinensis, indigo concoction, chebulae fructus, green walnut peel, vinegar-processed pomegranate peel, and papaya peel all serve as coloring agents to darken the hair and beard; Chinese honey locust spine searches out and kills wind-borne pathogens and insects, and [Weisheng Zaxing (Miscellaneous Notes on Hygiene)] uses it to supports white alopecia areata; polygonum multiflorum darkens and moisturizes the hair and beard; asarum kills insects and protects the hair.

Q1: How to apply Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment for beard?

A1: To apply Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment for beard, grind a pill of the ointment into a fine powder and mix it with good honey to form a paste. Apply the paste evenly to the beard and leave it on for a period before rinsing. The ointment’s natural ingredients work gradually to darken the beard, so consistent use over several days may be required for optimal results.

Q2: What is the Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment natural hair dye recipe?

A2: The Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment natural hair dye recipe involves grinding equal parts of Chalcanthitum, Galla Chinensis, Indigo Confectio, Chebulae Fructus, Walnut Peel, vinegar-processed Pomegranate Rind, Chaenomelis Fructus Cortex, Chinese Honeylocust Spine, Polygoni Multiflori Radix, and Asari Radix et Rhizoma into an extremely fine powder. This powder is then refined with honey to form small coin-sized pills, which are stored in charcoal ash to maintain potency. When needed, a pill is ground and mixed with a liquid like honey for application.

Q3: What is the Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment ingredients list?

A3: The Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment ingredients list includes Chalcanthitum, Galla Chinensis, Indigo Confectio, Chebulae Fructus, Walnut Peel, vinegar-processed Pomegranate Rind, Chaenomelis Fructus Cortex, Chinese Honeylocust Spine, Polygoni Multiflori Radix, and Asari Radix et Rhizoma, all in equal parts. These ingredients are ground into an extremely fine powder and refined with honey to form pills. The natural components work together to provide a plant-based coloring effect for beards and hair.

Q4: Can Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment be used as a beard dye?

A4: Yes, Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment can be used as a natural beard dye. According to traditional instructions, the pill is ground with good honey to create a paste and then applied to the beard to darken the hair. The formula’s combination of herbal ingredients like Walnut Peel, Galla Chinensis, and Indigo Confectio provides a gradual coloring effect, making it a plant-based alternative to chemical dyes.

Q5: Are there any instructions for storing Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment pills?

A5: Yes, the instructions specify that Xuan Sai Wu Yun Ointment pills should always be nurtured in charcoal ash and not separated from the ash during storage. This helps maintain the potency and stability of the herbal ingredients. The pills are made by grinding the powdered mixture with honey and forming them into small coin-sized shapes, which are then kept in the ash until needed for use.