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*Qianjin Yifang* states that facial cream (Mianzhi), hand ointment (Shougao), clothing incense, and bath beans are necessities prized by the scholar-official class. However, contemporary physicians keep these formulas extremely secret and reluctant to share, forbidding their disciples from leaking even one method; even between fathers and sons, they do not transmit or show them. Yet, the sages established laws with the intention that every household should understand and every person should know, rather than letting knowledge remain obscure and closed off.

Another Facial Cream Formula: It treats facial conditions such as skin cracking, wrinkling, and dark spots/pigmentation. It is indicated for all diseases of the face.
Dingxiang (Clove Bud) [11 fen], Linglingxiang (Lingling Incense), Taoren (Peach Seed, peeled), Tugua Gen (Trichosanthes Thunbergiana Root), Bailian (White Peony Root), Baiji (Chinese Dioscorea Bulbil), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), Danggui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Chenxiang (Agarwood), Xinyi (Magnolia Flower), Shanglu (Phytolacca Root), Shexiang (Musk, ground), Zhizi Hua (Gardenia Flower), Xiong (Aucklandiae Radix) [12 fen each], Shuishuihua (Shu Water Flower), Qingmuxiang (Blue Musk Root) [8 fen each], Baizhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Weirui (Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome), Tusizi (Cuscutae Semen), Huoxiang (Patchouli Herb), Gansongxiang (Nardostachys Root) [15 fen each], Mulanpi (Magnolia Bark), Baijiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus), Ben (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) [10 fen each], Fuling (Poria) [18 fen], Dongguaren (Winter Melon Seed) [16 fen], E Zhi (Goose Fat), Yang Sui (Sheep Marrow) [1.5 sheng each], Yang Shen Zhi (Sheep Kidney Fat) [1 sheng], Zhu Yi (Pig Pancreas) [6 units], Qingjiu (Clear Wine) [5 sheng], Sheng Zhu Fang Zhi (Raw Pig Adipose Tissue).

The above thirty-two ingredients: Soak the herbs in the juice of the raw pig pancreas within the fats overnight. Decoct using the "three ascents and three descents" method (repeated heating and cooling cycles). When the Baizhi turns yellow, remove the dregs. Add the five sheng of wine and the pig pancreas, and simmer gently over charcoal fire until the ointment is formed. Store in a vessel and apply to the face.

Another Facial Ointment Formula:
Du Heng (Asarum Sieboldii), Du Ruo (Polygala japonica), Fangfeng, Ben, Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata - *Note: Text says Bai Fu Zi, Pseudoginseng Root/Buckbean Rhizome contextually often implies Aconite derivative or specific local herb, here translated as Prepared Aconite Root based on common usage in such contexts but strictly Bai Fu Zi is Typhonii Rhizoma*), Bai Fu Zi (Typhonii Rhizoma), Mulanpi, Danggui, Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizoma), Duhuo (Angelica Pubescens Root), Bai Fuling (Poria), Weirui, Baizhi, Tianmendong (Asparagi Radix), Yuxie (Jade fragments) [1 liang each], Tusizi, Fangji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix), Shanglu, Zhizi Hua, Juren (Tangerine Kernel), Dongguaren, Miwu Hua (Chrysanthemi Indici Flos) [3 liang each], Huoxiang, Dingxiang, Linglingxiang, Gansongxiang, Qingmuxiang [2 liang each], Shexiang (0.5 liang), Bai E Zhi (White Goose Fat, if unavailable...).

The above thirty-two ingredients: First, soak the fats and marrow in water for five days, changing the water daily. Then soak for another five days, changing the water daily. Then soak for another five days, changing the water every two days, totaling twenty days. Use one sheng of wine to dissolve the sheep pancreas, remove the fascia, finely chop the aromatic herbs, and soak them in a container. Seal tightly and leave overnight. In the morning, combine all fats and decoct using the "three ascents and three descents" method until the wine and water vapors are exhausted. Strain through cotton cloth, grind a thousand times, and stop when it solidifies. The texture should be white as snow. Apply to the face every night and wash off during the day, reapplying fresh ointment. After ten days, the complexion will resemble peach blossoms. (Original formula includes Bailian and Renshen at 3 liang each, without Miwu Hua and Dongguaren; these are suspected to be missing ingredients.)

Another Formula:
Xiangfuzi (Cyperi Rhizoma, 10 large ones), Baizhi (2 liang), Linglingxiang (2 liang), Fuling (1 liang, using large liang measurement), Manjing You (Turnip Seed Oil, 2 sheng; substitute with pig fat if unavailable), Niu Sui (Ox Marrow), Yang Sui (Sheep Marrow) [1 sheng each], Shui Zi Bai La (Water-soaked White Beeswax, 8 liang), Shexiang (2 fen).

The above nine ingredients: Decoct the five main items (oil and marrow) over low heat until the color changes. Remove dregs, add Shexiang, grind a thousand times, and use when solidified. Apply after washing the face with bath beans.

Another Formula:
Xingren (Apricot Seed, 2 sheng, peeled), Bai Fu Zi (3 liang), Mituo Seng (Litharge, 2 liang, ground to powder), Bai Yang Sui (White Sheep Marrow, 2.5 sheng), Zhenzhu (Pearl, 14 pieces, pounded and ground to powder), Baixianpi (Dictamni Cortex, 1 liang), Jizi Bai (Egg White, 7), Hufen (Lead Carbonate Powder, 2 liang, ground with rice stone).

Another Formula:
Fangfeng, Baiji, Xiong [3 liang each], Baizhu (8 fen), Gansong, Bailian, Mulanpi, Gualou (Trichosanthes Fruit), Baizhi, Ben, Taohua (Peach Blossom), Shuishuihua, Shanglu, Mituo Seng, Baijiangcan, Linglingxiang, Du Heng, Ying Shi (Eagle Droppings), Bai Weirui, Tugua Gen [3 fen each], Shexiang, Dingxiang [2 liang each], Bai Fu Zi, Yuxie [4 fen each], E Zhi (Goose Fat, 5 he), Lu Sui (Deer Marrow, 1 sheng), Yang Sui (Sheep Marrow, 1 sheng), Bai La (White Beeswax, 4 liang), Zhu Gao (Pig Fat, 2 sheng).

The above twenty-nine ingredients: Finely chop, soak in vinegar (Cu), seal tightly overnight. On the next morning, decoct with pig fat using the "three ascents and three descents" method. When Baizhi turns yellow, the medicine is ready. Remove dregs, stir tens of thousands of times until white, and apply to the face. Avoid wind and sun for good results.

Another Formula:
Fangfeng, Xiong, Baizhi, Baijiangcan, Shuishuihua, Bailian, Xixin, Fuling, Ben, Weirui, Qingmuxiang, Xinyi, Tao Ren (Peach Seed), Danggui, Tugua Gen, Gualou Ren (Trichosanthes Seed) [3 fen each], Taoren (Peach Seed, peeled and cored), Zhu Zhi (Pig Fat, 2 sheng), E Zhi (Goose Fat, 1 sheng), Yang Shen Zhi (Sheep Kidney Fat, 1 sheng).

The above nineteen ingredients: Finely chop, wrap in cotton cloth, soak in 2 sheng of wine for one day and one night. Then place in fat and decoct rapidly using the "three ascents and three descents" method, followed by slow heat overnight until ready. Remove dregs, add 3 fen of Hanshui Shi Fen (Halloysitum Rubrum/Alumen variant), mix into the fat with a wooden stick. Use as desired. (From Volume 5)

*Qianjin Fang* Facial Ointment for Dispelling Wind-Cold, Brightening Complexion, Anti-aging, and Reducing Wrinkles:
Qingmuxiang, Bai Fu Zi, Xiong, Bai La, Linglingxiang, Baizhi, Xiangfuzi [2 liang each], Fuling, Gansong [1 liang each], Yang Sui (1.5 sheng, refined).

The above ten ingredients: Soak herbs in half a sheng of wine and half a sheng of water overnight. Decoct using "three ascents and three descents" until wine and water vapors are exhausted. When the ointment is formed, remove dregs and store for use. Applying this before makeup will cause existing cosmetics to fall off.

Another Formula:
Yuxie, Xiong, Tugua Gen, Baizhi, Dongguaren, Mulanpi, Weirui, Taoren (peeled), Bai Fu Zi [4 liang each], Shanglu Gen (5 fen), Xinyi, Tusizi, Ben, Baijiangcan, Danggui, Huangqi (Astragali Radix), Huoxiang, Xixin, Fangfeng, Shexiang, Qingmuxiang [3 fen each], Zhu Yi (Pig Pancreas, 3 units), Shuishuihua (1 he), Ying Shi Bai (Eagle Droppings White, 1 he), Bai Gou Zhi (White Dog Fat, 1 sheng), E Zhi (Goose Fat, 1 sheng), Xiong Zhi (Bear Fat, 2 sheng).

The above twenty-seven ingredients: Finely chop, soak in clear wine overnight. Simmer over low heat for one day. Strain through new cloth and apply to the face. Avoid wind. Use as desired. (From Volume 6)

Cui's Wax and Fat Formula:
Bai La (White Beeswax, 10 liang, refined to white), Taohua, Tusizi, Baizhi, Mulanpi, Xixin, Xinyi Ren, Bai Fuling, Tugua Gen, Gualou Gen, Bai Fu Zi, Du Heng, Taoren (peeled), Xingren (peeled, 3 fen each), Manjing Zi You (Turnip Seed Oil, 2.5 sheng), Yang Sui, Niu Sui, Lu Sui Zhi (Deer Marrow Fat) [1 he each].

The above eighteen ingredients: Finely chop, soak in vinegar (Ku Jiu) overnight. Using the aforementioned wax, oil, marrow, and fat, decoct according to the method for facial cream. Boil the turnip seed oil and wine first until smoke appears, then add the wax and marrow. Finally, add the other herbs. When Baizhi turns yellow, the ointment is ready. Use as desired. Apply after washing the face with bath beans.

Another Commonly Used Wax and Fat Formula:
Manjing You (3 sheng), Gansongxiang (1 liang), Linglingxiang (1 liang), Xinyi Ren (5 fen), Baizhu (2 sheng), Xixin (5 fen), Zhuru (Bamboo Shavings, 1 sheng), Zhuye (Bamboo Leaf, cut, 5 he), Bai Fuling (3 fen), Miwu Hua (3 fen), Yang Sui (0.5 sheng, soaked in water to remove red fascia and refined), Shexiang (roasted as needed).

The above twelve ingredients: Chop, wrap in cotton cloth, and soak in wine for two nights. Strain out the wine, place in fat, and boil slowly over gentle heat until fragrant (about three days). When the ointment is formed, refine the beeswax until white. Add the wax near the end of cooking to adjust consistency. Store in porcelain vessels of appropriate hardness. (From Volume 9)

Wen Zhong's Formula for Treating Lack of Luster, Darkness, and Wrinkles on the Face:
Xixin, Weirui, Huangqi, Bai Fu Zi, Shuyu (Dioscorea Hypoglauca Rhizome), Xinyi, Xiong, Baizhi [1 fen each], Gualou, Mulanpi [2 fen each], Zhu Zhi (Pig Fat, refined twenty times).

The above eleven ingredients: Chop, wrap in cotton cloth. Soak in a small amount of wine overnight. Place in fat and decoct. Perform "seven ascents and seven descents." Separately decoct one jin of Baizhi until yellow to indicate completion. Remove dregs, stir until solidified, and apply to the face. Use as desired. Also effective for stopping bleeding from traumatic injuries.

Yannian Facial Cream Formula:
Baizhu, Fuling, Du Heng [6 fen each], Weirui, Ben, Xiong, Tugua Gen, Gualou [5 fen each], Mulanpi, Baijiangcan, Shuishuihua, Xinyi Ren, Linglingxiang, Huoxiang [4 liang each], Tusizi (8 fen), Zhizi Hua, Shexiang (soaked in wine, wrapped in cloth), Ying Shi Bai [3 fen each], Dongguaren (5 fen), Taoren (5 pieces, crushed), Bai La (3 liang), Yang Zhi (from kidney area, 1 sheng), Zhu Zhi (3 sheng, soaked in water for seven days, changing water daily), Zhu Yi (1 unit), Bai Fu Zi (4 fen).

The above twenty-five ingredients: Finely chop. Take 2 sheng of wine, wrap the pig pancreas, peach seeds, and winter melon seeds in cloth, soak in wine, dissolve, and squeeze out the juice to soak the herbs overnight. Separately melt the pig fat and remove dregs. Place goose fat, sheep fat, and beeswax in a pan, wrapped in cloth, and decoct over low heat using "three ascents and three descents." When the medicine turns yellow, remove dregs. Wait for clarification and solidification, add eagle droppings powder, stir evenly, and apply to the face for excellent results.

Another Formula:
Fangfeng, Weirui, Xiong, Baizhi, Ben, Taoren (peeled), Bai Fu Zi [6 fen each], Fuling (8 fen), Xixin, Gua Ren (Winter Melon Seed, ground) [3 fen each], Shexiang (1 fen).

The above seventeen ingredients: Soak in wine and moisten overnight. The next day, wrap loosely in thin cotton cloth. Decoct with 3 sheng of white goose fat and 3 sheng of refined sheep fat in a copper vessel over low heat. Bring to a boil but do not burn. Perform "three ascents." When Bai Fu Zi turns yellow, the ointment is ready. Remove dregs, return to the vessel over heat, add Shexiang. Once the aroma emerges, retain the Shexiang. Filter through cloth again. Then add Trichosanthes seed, peach seed, winter melon seed, and other fats, as well as eagle droppings and cormorant droppings powder. Stir until blended. When the ointment solidifies, store in porcelain. Grind with a wooden pestle in a mortar until light and fluffy with a glossy sheen. Grind continuously for two to three days.