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Aloe (Luhui), Chinaberry seed (Kuanlianzi) (each 1 qian) are ground into powder. Blown into the nasal cavity. It heals itself after several applications.

Fresh cypress leaf (Shengbaiye) (one jin, ground into powder) is mixed with lard (Zhuyou) and formed into pills, the size of a bullet. One pill is used daily, dissolved in rice washing water (Migan shui) to wash the affected area.

Vitex fruit (Manjingzi) and bear fat (Xiongzhi) (equal parts) are mixed and applied topically. Alternatively, fresh sesame oil (Shengmayou) is used to decoct mulberry leaves (Sangye); after removing the dregs, it is used to wash the hair.

Chinese plum (Wumei) is soaked in fresh sesame oil (Shengmayou); applying this is beneficial. Alternatively, wash the head with salt water (Yantang), then apply a mixture of fresh sesame oil (Shengmayou) and rush reed ash (Puwei hui).

Black soybeans (Heidou) are boiled in vinegar; remove the residue and boil until thick, then use to dye the hair.

Turnip seed oil (Manjingzi you) is applied daily.

Coptis rhizome (Huanglian), Phellodendron bark (Huangbai) (each 5 fen), Feidan, Calcined alum (Kufan) (each 1 qian), Pine rosin (Songxiang) (2 qian), Tobacco paste (Yanguo) (4 qian) are ground into powder. Soaked in purple lian [Note: likely refers to Zicao or a specific dye agent] oil for topical application. If boils like pearls appear among the hair and spread continuously, this disease is named "Fire Pearl" (Huozhu). Delayed treatment makes it difficult to cure. Urgently use fresh radish (Shengluobo) mashed, soaked thoroughly in good vinegar, and applied as a poultice.

If growths resembling grapes appear on the head, use Phellodendron bark (Huangbai) (1 liang) and Frankincense (Ruxiang) (2.5 qian) ground into powder. Mix with decoction of Sophora flower (Huaihua) water and apply.

For cases lasting several years without healing, use hair from pig and cat heads (one tuft each, burned to ash) and one pellet of male rat feces (Xiongshunfen). Grind into powder, mix with green oil (Qingyou), and apply for immediate effect.

Mustard seed (Jiezi) and Pinellia tuber (Banxia) (equal parts) are ground into powder. Mixed with natural juice of fresh ginger (Shengjiang ziran zhi) for topical application. Hair grows back after several times. Alternatively, wash daily with seven mulberry leaves (Sangye); hair falls out but regenerates as before. (This also applies to hair loss). Alternatively, dry flax flowers (Zhimahuā) in the shade, grind into powder, add ash from Chinese tallow tree (Kaigui) and sesame oil, mix and apply. Alternatively, dry black flax flowers (Heizhimahuā) in the shade, soak in black sesame oil (Heizhima you), apply several times daily, and hair will grow spontaneously. Alternatively, Inula flower (Xuanfuhua), Gastrodia rhizome (Tianma), Saposhnikovia root (Fangfeng) (each 1 qian) are ground together into powder, mixed with sesame oil. Eclipta herb (Hanliancao) is mashed and applied; hair grows within a few days. (Also treats hair loss where hair does not grow). Alternatively, mix Realgar powder (Xionghuang mo) (1 liang) with good vinegar for topical application, and hair will grow.

Turnip seeds (Manjingzi) (4 liang) are stir-fried, ground, and mixed with vinegar for topical application.

Soap (Feizao) (burned to retain its nature), Calcined alum (Kufan) (must be thoroughly burned), are ground into equal parts powder. Mixed with sesame oil for topical application. First, wash the area clean with alum water (Bai fan pao shui).