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Bai Cao Shuang (Soot from hundred herbs), Xiong Huang (Realgar, each 1 liang), Dan Fan (Chalcanthite, 6 qian), Qing Fen (Calomel, 1 qian), Yu Pi (Celtis Bark, 3 qian), and Shi Tu Zha (Stone earth residue, 4 liang) are all ground into a fine powder. Mix with Zhu Dan (Pig Gallbladder Bile) and apply after shaving the head. It is extremely effective.

Washing hair with Sang Hui Zhi (Ash juice of mulberry leaves) is beneficial. Another method: Use a pillow made of Chu Mu (Paper Mulberry wood), replacing it with a new one every sixty days. Another method: Decoct Li Lu (Veratrum nigrum) powder in water. When the hair is half-dry after washing, sprinkle the Li Lu powder on the scalp to penetrate the skin, tie the head tightly with cloth, and it will heal in a few days. Another method: Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria Seed) and Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root, each 3 qian) are ground into powder. Apply at night, and comb off the next day for immediate recovery.

Nao Lou (Brain Leakage, also known as Bi Yuan / Nasal Sinusitis): Take Bai Bo Ge Ling Mao (White Pigeon Feather, 3 qian). Dip in Sheng Qi Si Mian (Raw Lac Silk Cotton, one piece; if silk cotton is unavailable, use lac-wiped cloth, consult a lacquer shop) and wipe inside the nostrils. It heals within three or four applications. Another method: Slice Da Suan (Garlic) and apply to the Yong Quan (Kidney 1, sole of foot) acupoint until efficacy is achieved. Another method: Use Zhen Song Hua Fen (True Pine Pollen) frequently; or burn Li Zhi (Lychee) to charcoal preserving its nature, wrap in cotton, and insert into the nostrils for immediate effect. Another method: Boil Ban Hu (Half pot) of Shao Jiu (Distilled Liquor) until boiling vigorously, inhale the hot steam into the brain; or plug the nostrils with Yu Lan Hua Rui (Magnolia Flower Stamen) for recovery.

Mix Mi (Honey) and Cong Bai (Scallion White) evenly, apply thickly to seal the area for immediate effect.

Take Yi Dou (One dou, approx. 10 liters) of Sheng Bai Ye (Fresh Platycladi Cacumen), finely cut, decoct in water, and wash hair with the liquid. It is wonderful. Another method: Cut Yi Sheng (One sheng, approx. 2 liters) of Sang Gen Bai Pi (Morus Alba Root Bark), soak, boil for five or six boils, remove dregs, and wash hair. Do this frequently, and hair loss will cease. Another method: Sang Gen Bai Pi (Morus Alba Root Bark) and Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen, each 1 jin), soaked in oil, applied to the head provides moisture.

Ce Bai Ye (Biota Orientalis Leaf) dried in shade, ground into powder, mixed with Ma You (Sesame Oil) for application. Another method: Apply Sheng Hu Ma You (Fresh Sesame Oil). Another method: Wash clean with Mi Gan Shui (Rice Washing Water), take Bai Cao Shuang (Soot from hundred herbs, 5 qian) and Shui Fen (Lead Carbonate, 2 qian) from the firewood stove, grind uniformly, and mix with Sheng Ma You (Fresh Sesame Oil) for application. Another method: For women with thinning temples and sparse hair, steep Chuan Jiao (Sichuan Pepper, 4 liang) in wine in a sealed room, apply daily, and hair will naturally grow.

Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf) and Ma Ye (Hemp Leaf, or Ma You/Sesame Oil in another recipe), decoct in Mi Gan Shui (Rice Washing Water) to wash. After seven washes, hair can grow several inches.

Fei Zi (Torreya Seed, three), Hu Tao (Walnut, two), Ce Bai Ye (Biota Orientalis Leaf, 1 liang) are crushed and soaked in Xue Shui (Snow Water) to comb hair. It prevents falling and keeps hair moist forever. Another method: Fu Pen Zi Juice (Rubus Chingii Fruit Juice), apply daily.