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Radix Descurainiae (Qimai) 2 fen, Cinnamomi Cortex (Guixin) 1 fen.
The above two ingredients are pounded and sifted. Take a measure of one cun chi (approx. 2.7 cm³) with vinegar-fermented rice water, once daily. Discontinue when symptoms cease. Concurrently administer Gardenia Powder (Zhizi San) internally for recovery.

Moschus (Shexiang) 3 fen, Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi) 1 liang, Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin), Aristolochiae Herba (Duhen), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao) each 4 fen.
The above eight ingredients are chopped. Decoct in 1.5 sheng of lard rendered in the twelfth lunar month using the "three up, three down" method (boil, remove from heat to cool, repeat three times). Strain the dregs, add Musk paste, and apply topically three times daily for recovery.

Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis (Mulanpi), Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi), Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (Qingmuxiang), Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niuxi), Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (Duhuo), Ligustici Wallichii Rhizoma et Radix (Ben), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shaoyao), Typhonii Rhizoma (Baifuzi), Aristolochiae Herba (Duhen), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Danggui), Asari Radix et Rhizoma (Xixin), Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuanxiong) each 1 liang, Moschus (Shexiang) 2 fen.
The above fourteen ingredients are cut into small pieces. Decoct in 2 sheng of lard from the twelfth lunar month over low fire using the "three up, three down" method. Strain the dregs, add Moschus, and apply to the face for wonderful results.

Mercurii Sulfidum Rubrum (Guangmingsha, ground) 4 fen, Moschus (Shexiang) 2 fen, Bovis Calculus (Niuhuang) 0.5 fen, Hydrargyrum (Shuiyin) 4 fen (mixed and ground with facial fat), Realgar (Xionghuang) 3 fen.
The above five fine medicinal ingredients are pounded, sifted, and ground into powder. Mix with 1 sheng of facial fat (mianzhi) and stir until thoroughly blended, similar to the preparation of facial cream. Wash the face with fragrant grain wash water, apply the medicine, and avoid wind. After one night, the residue falls off like turnip seeds. This formula is kept secret and not transmitted.

Ovis Fat (Yangzhi) and Porcine Fat (Zhuzhi) each 1 sheng, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi) 0.5 sheng, Aconiti Radix (Wuhui) 14 pieces, Jujubae Fructus (Dazao) 10 pieces, Moschus (Shexiang) a small amount, Persicam Semen (Taoren) 14 pieces, Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) 1 chi (roasted), Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum (Banxia, washed) 0.5 liang.
Decoct the above nine ingredients together. When the Baizhi turns yellow, strain the dregs and apply to the face. Changes occur within twenty days; after fifty days, the skin becomes smooth and lustrous like jade, yielding wonderful results.

Yuyuliang (Yuyuliang) and Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia).
Grind the above ingredients into powder in equal parts. Mix with egg yolk and apply topically. First wipe the area dry with cloth, avoiding wind and sun exposure. Continue for thirty days. Even ten-year-old lesions will be eliminated.

Jade Dust (Yuxie), Litharge (Mituoseng), and Coral (Shanhua) each 2 liang, Typhonii Rhizoma (Baifuzi) 3 liang.
Finely grind the above four ingredients into powder. Mix with butter (su) and apply to the face at night. Wash off in the morning.

Harvest black sesame flowers in the seventh lunar month, dry them in the shade, and grind into powder. Soak in fresh black sesame oil and apply nightly.

Vitex Fruit (Manjingzi) 1 sheng, Raw Aconitum Root (Sheng Fuzi) 30 pieces, Daphne Odora Flower (Yangzhizhu), Lepidium Seed (Tinglizi) each 4 liang, Linglingxiang (Linglingxiang) 2 liang, Eclipta Herba (Lianzicao) one handful.
Wrap the above six ingredients in cotton cloth and soak in 2 sheng of oil for seven days. Use this oil regularly when combing hair. For thinning hair or bald areas, take 1 liang of Iron Essence (Tiejing), grind it with this oil in a porcelain vessel, and massage the bald area; hair will grow back.