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Freckles appear as light yellow, fine, fragmented spots on the face. This condition arises from heat-fire stagnating in the Sunluo (fine collateral vessels), causing wind-pathogen to form within the blood level. Regularly consuming Xijiao Shengma Wan (Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Pill) and washing with Zhengrong San (Face-Reshaping Powder) will gradually make the spots disappear.

[Note] This disorder manifests on the face with a light yellow color and countless fine spots. It is caused by fire-heat stagnating in the blood level of the Sunluo (fine collateral vessels), combined with external wind-pathogen attacking and binding, resulting in freckles. It is advisable to regularly consume Xijiao Shengma Wan (Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Pill), which also treats all types of acne, rosacea (Jiuci), and facial nevi (Yezi). For external use, apply Lizhen Zhengrong San (Li Shizhen's Face-Reshaping Powder), washing morning and evening to moisten the skin; over time, it will heal itself. There are also cases where freckles arise due to Kidney Water deficiency and stagnant fire; these patients should consume Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill).

Xijiao Shengma Wan (Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Pill)
Ingredients: Xijiao (Horn of Rhinoceros, 1 liang 5 qian), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 1 liang), Baifuzi (Typhonii Rhizoma, 5 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 5 qian), Shengdihuang (Rehmanniae Radix, 1 liang), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 5 qian), Honghua (Carthami Flos, 5 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, raw, 2 qian 5 fen).
Preparation and Administration: Grind each ingredient into a fine powder, mix evenly, and form small pills using steamed bread paste. Take 2 qian per dose, administered after meals and before bedtime, washed down with tea infusion.
[Formula Song]: Xijiao Shengma treats freckles, and can also cure facial nevi; ingredients include Xijiao, Shengma, Qianghuo, Fangfeng, Baifuzi, Baizhi, Shengdihuang, Chuanxiong, Honghua, Huangqin, and Gancao made into pills.

Lizhen Zhengrong San (Li Shizhen's Face-Reshaping Powder)
Ingredients: Zhuya Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus cum Spina, 1 liang), Zi Bei Fuping (Marrubii Herba, purple-backed variety, 1 liang), Bai Mei Rou (White Plum Flesh, 1 liang), Tian Ying (Sweet Cherry, 1 liang), Tao Zhi (Peach Twig, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Dry-roast until dry, then add 3 qian of Ying Fen Bai (Aquila Chinensis Excrement Album) and grind together into a powder. Morning and evening, take a small amount, place in the palm of the hand, mix with water to form a thick paste, rub onto the face, wait for a while, then wash off with warm water. After 7-8 days of use, the spots will vanish; this is highly effective.
[Formula Song]: Zhengrong San washes away freckles and restores complexion; ingredients include Zhuya Zaojiao, Zi Fuping, Bai Mei, Yingying Zhi, and Ying Fen, ground into powder and washed off with water morning and evening for spiritual efficacy.

Liuwei Dihuang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)
Ingredients: Huai Shudi (Prepared Rehmanniae Radix, 8 liang), Shanyurou (Corni Fructus), Huai Shanyao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, stir-fried, 4 liang each), Bai Fuling (Poria, 3 liang), Danpi (Moutan Cortex, 3 liang), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma, 3 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind all ingredients into a fine powder, bind with refined honey to form pills the size of tung tree seeds. Take 2 qian per dose, taken on an empty stomach with light salted soup.
[Formula Song]: Liuwei Dihuang excels at nourishing Yin, benefiting Kidney Water and generating fluids; ingredients include Yurou, Fuling, Shanyao, Danpi, and Zexie, ground into powder and formed into honey pills for consumption, which is most efficacious.