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Head Scurf (with Discussion)

White scales appear on the head, causing itching regardless of the season. This condition is commonly known as "Head Wind" (Tou Feng). Its root cause lies in Lung Heat (Re in the Lung organ). The Lung acts as a canopy covering the five Zang organs, and its Qi tends to ascend.

Prescription: Hanlian Gao (Eclipta Ointment), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind scurf, promotes hair growth, and darkens hair.
Ingredients: Ten jin of Ecliptae Herba (Han Lian Zi Cao), pounded and juiced to obtain two sheng of juice; four liang of Phellodendri Cortex (Tong Mu Bai Pi); Song Ye (Pine needles), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xinyi (Magnoliae Flos), Gaoben (Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix), Song Tianxiong (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix with Pine resin), and one sheng of Equi Adeps (Horse Fat).
Preparation: Except for the horse fat, all other herbs are finely chopped. Fry the Baizhi in oil until it turns yellow and the ointment is ready. Remove the dregs, store in a porcelain box, and apply by massaging the scalp hairline as needed.

Prescription: Lianzi Gao (Lotus Seed Ointment), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind scurf, promotes hair growth, and darkens hair.
Ingredients: One dou and two sheng of Lotus Herb Juice (Lian Zi Cao Zhi); Song Ye (Pine needles), Tong Shu Bai Pi (Phellodendri Cortex), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root, removed rhizome), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Xinyi (Magnoliae Flos), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), and four sheng of Oil.
Preparation: Soak the herbs overnight... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Gansong Gao (Nardostachys Ointment), sourced from *Qianjin Fang*, treats Head Wind-induced itching and scurf.
Ingredients: Gansong Xiang (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Zelan (Leonuri Herba), Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Sang Jisheng (Taxilli Caulis), Da Ma (Cannabis Fructus), Muxu (Medicago Sativa), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), Xinyi (Magnoliae Flos), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), Mangcao (Saussureae Hirsutae Radix), each one liang; Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Huoxiang (Pogostemonis Herba), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), each two or three liang.
Preparation: Chew/break the herbs... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Longnao Gao (Borneol Ointment), sourced from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats Head Wind itching and scurf, promotes hair growth, and darkens hair.
Ingredients: Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum), Chenxiang (Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum), Baitan Xiang (Santalum Album Lignum), Suhe Xiang (Styrax), Jishe Xiang (Myrobalani Fructus), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos), Gansong (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma), Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix), Huoxiang (Pogostemonis Herba), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Baifuzi (Aconiti Kochneae Radix), Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), etc.
Preparation: Decoct with oil. When the Baizhi turns yellow and the ointment is ready, remove the dregs. Store in a porcelain container. Apply by massaging the scalp hairline as needed.

Prescription: Songzhi Gao (Pine Resin Ointment), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind itching and scurf, promotes hair growth, and darkens hair.
Ingredients: Songzhi (Pini Resina), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Tianxiong (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix), Mangcao (Saussureae Hirsutae Radix), Zhizhu Hua (Rhododendri Daurici Flos), each one liang; Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix), Duohuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Wutou (Aconiti Radix, processed), Xinyi Ren (Magnoliae Flos), Gansong (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), etc.
Preparation: Soak... Apply evenly to the hair roots three times daily.

Prescription: Shengfa Gao (Hair Growth Ointment), sourced from *Qianjin Fang*, treats Head Wind-induced itching and scurf.
Ingredients: Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Zaojia Ren (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus), Zelan (Leonuri Herba), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum), Huoxiang (Pogostemonis Herba), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), each two liang.
Preparation: Use... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Changfa Gao (Long Hair Ointment), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind scurf and wind-itch.
Ingredients: Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, skin removed), Zelan (Leonuri Herba), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, skin removed), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Huoxiang (Pogostemonis Herba), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Tianxiong (Aconiti Kusnezoffii Radix), Xinyi (Magnoliae Flos), each one liang; Sheng Mazhong You (Raw Hemp Seed Oil), four sheng.
Preparation: Filter and store.

Prescription: Baixie Gao (White Scale Ointment), sourced from *Qianjin Fang*, treats Head Wind itching and white alopecia (Bai Tu).
Ingredients: Wu Hui (Aconiti Radix), Mangcao (Saussureae Hirsutae Radix), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Shinan Cao (Pyrolae Herba), Xinyi Ren (Magnoliae Flos), Zaojia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus), Zelan (Leonuri Herba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), each two liang; Bo... [Text incomplete/corrupted].
Preparation: Wait until Baizhi... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Tuting Gao (Scalp Application Ointment), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind itching and scurf.
Ingredients: Wu Hui (Aconiti Radix, skin removed, raw use), Mangcao (Saussureae Hirsutae Radix), Shinan (Pyrolae Herba), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Zaojia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, skin and seeds removed), Xuduan (Dipsaci Radix), Zelan (Leonuri Herba), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Xinyi (Magnoliae Flos), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root, removed rhizome), etc.
Preparation: Soak overnight.

Prescription: Juhua Tang (Chrysanthemum Decoction), sourced from *Qianjin Fang*, for washing the head to treat Head Wind scurf.
Ingredients: Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Duohuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix, removed rhizome), Yinyu (Epimedii Folium), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root, skin removed), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, seedlings and leaves removed), Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium, eyes and closed-mouth ones removed), Zaojia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), etc.

Prescription: Formula for Persistent Head Wind Scurf with Intermittent Itching, sourced from *Shenghui Fang*.
Ingredients: Gan Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos), Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata, skin and navel removed), Gaoben (Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix), Song Ye (Pine needles), Lian Zi Cao (Ecliptae Herba), Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Sang Jisheng (Taxilli Caulis), etc.
Preparation: Remove dregs... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Fangfeng Jingjie San (Saposhnikovia and Schizonepeta Powder), sourced from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats various Wind conditions, and scalp swelling/itching with excessive scurf caused by washing hair and not drying it properly.
Ingredients: Jingjie Sui (Schizonepetae Spica), Suocaogen (Cyperi Rotundii Rhizoma, hairs removed, half liang or half jin each), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, roasted and chopped, three and a half liang), Gan Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, selected, half liang), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Manjing Shi (Viticis Fructus), etc.

Prescription: Manjing Shi Gao (Vitex Fruit Ointment, also known as Ji Xiang You), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind scurf, head itch, hair loss, and dizziness/heaviness.
Ingredients: Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), three he; Xiangfu Zi (Cyperi Rhizoma, thirty pieces, preferably from the North), Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), Yang Zhizhu Hua (Rhododendri Daurici Flos), Han Lian Zi (Ecliptae Fructus), each one liang; Tingli Zi (Descurainiae Semen seu Fructus), etc.
Preparation: Extract... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Formula for Head Wind Hair Loss, Head Itch/Swelling with Scurf, for all ages, sourced from *Shenghui Fang*.
Ingredients: Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), one sheng (crushed); Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), three liang; Sang Jisheng (Taxilli Caulis), three liang; Qinjiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix? Note: Text says Qin Jiao but context implies Qin Jiao or similar, actually text says Qin Jiao (秦椒) which is Zanthoxylum, distinct from Gentiana), one liang; Da Ma Ren (Cannabis Fructus), one sheng; Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), four liang.
Preparation: Upper herbs... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Zhu Jiaogen Tang (Zhu Pepper Root Decoction), sourced from *Qianjin Fang*.
Ingredients: Zhu Jiaogen (Zanthoxyli Radix?), three liang; Mahuang Gen (Ephedrae Radix), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root), each two liang; Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Yinchen (Artemisiae Scopariae Herba), each one liang.
Preparation: Break the herbs. Use three dou of water, boil... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Longnao Wan (Borneol Pills), sourced from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats various Wind-induced scurf, promotes hair growth, and darkens hair.
Ingredients: Bai Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum), two liang.
Preparation: Place five sheng of water in a copper cauldron, add Borneol, mix with fifty grains of glutinous rice, seal the cauldron mouth with Dushi mud, and simmer over gentle fire for half a day. Cool and take out, grind fine. Steam... [Text incomplete/corrupted]. Roast until cooked, take out and grind fine. Mix with six liang of previous herbs, combine with refined honey, and pound into pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take two pills on an empty stomach, dissolve in mouth and swallow saliva, followed by three to five he of warm wine. For those over forty, add one liang of Bailonggu (Fossil Bones), grind to powder, wash with water, dry, wrap in cotton, steam for the duration of a meal, then add one liang of Sangpiaoxiao (Mantispae Oötheca), roast, grind to powder, mix with previous powders, and pill with refined honey.

Prescription: Formula for Head Wind Scurf and Whitening Hair Turning Black.
Ingredients: Fumu Zi (Floating Wood Fruit?), five sheng (if unknown, harvest before Sept 9, grind to powder, remove seeds); Tiejing (Iron Essence), four liang; Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), two liang; Dingxiang (Caryophylli Flos)... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Mutou Tang (Head Washing Decoction), sourced from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Lung Labor Heat, causing scurf and unbearable itching regardless of season or age. Since the Lung is the canopy of the five Zang organs, its Qi ascends from the Lung, hence called Head Wind.
Ingredients: Da Ma Zi (Cannabis Fructus), Qin Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium? Text says Qin Jiao (秦椒)), each three sheng; Zaojia Xie (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus fragments), five he.
Preparation: Thoroughly grind. Place in rice-washing water overnight, strain, stir with a wooden stick one hundred times, extract... [Text incomplete/corrupted]. Scoop... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Tianma Bing (Gastrodia Cakes), sourced from *Shengji Zonglu*, treats various Winds and excessive head scurf.
Ingredients: Tianma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma), Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), each five liang.
Preparation: Grind to fine powder, mix with refined honey. Divide one liang into thirty cakes. Chew one cake thoroughly per dose... Tea... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Formula for Scurf.
Ingredients: Wuling San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria), two and a half liang; Suosha (Amomi Fructus Rotundus), three to five grains; Huangdan (Lead Monoxide), one qian (stir-fried until black and scorched).
Preparation: Grind to fine powder and mix. With one large cup of well-water, morning... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Treats Head Wind Scurf, sourced from *Shenghui Fang*.
Ingredients: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Preparata), three liang (skin and navel removed, raw use); Sang Gen Bai Pi (Mori Cortex), half jin (chopped); Manjingzi (Viticis Fructus), eight liang.
Preparation: Pound all together. Use one dou and two sheng of water, boil... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Another Formula:
Ingredients: Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), five liang (finely chopped); Chicken Eggs (Jizi), three (shells removed); Chuan Mangxiao (Sodium Sulfas), three liang.
Preparation: Use seven sheng of water. First decoct the Baizhi to obtain four sheng. Strain the dregs. Let cool slightly. Add eggs and Mangxiao, stir well. Wash head in a sealed room.

Prescription: Treats Wind Scurf and Dry Itching at Any Time, sourced from *Ben Shi Fang*.
Ingredients: Xiang Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Lingling Xiang (Lingzhi Fragrant Herb), equal parts.
Preparation: Grind to powder. Apply dry to the head. After three to five days, comb out. Reapply two or three times. Eventually, it will not grow back.

Prescription: Treats Head Itch with Scurf upon Scratching.
Ingredients: Da Ma Zi (Cannabis Fructus), three sheng (pounded and ground); Qin Jiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), two sheng.
Preparation: Pound. Place in rice-washing juice, soak overnight. Next morning, strain dregs, wash hair with warm water... [Text incomplete/corrupted]. Internal... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Treats Lung Labor Heat, causing Head Wind Scurf Regardless of Season or Age, sourced from *Qianjin Fang*.
Usage: Use two sheng of Shujiao (Zanthoxyli Pericarpium), boil in water to extract juice. Good for washing hair.

Another Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*):
Usage: Wash head with Sang Hui Zhi (Ash Juice from Mulberry Branches) to remove scurf effectively. Another method: Decoct Tingli Zi (Descurainiae Semen seu Fructus) in water and wash head for cure.

Zuo Ye He Cao Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*), treats Head Wind Scurf.
Usage: Sun-dry Wasong (Tremella Fuciformis growing on tiles), burn to ash, leach juice, wash head with hot liquid. No more than five to seven times.

Another Formula: Treats White Scurf on Head.
Usage: Grind Shandougen (Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma) to powder, soak in oil and apply. For children, mix with milk and apply.

Chu Shi Formula (from *Zhou Hou Bei Ji Fang*), treats Head Wind Scurf like bran.
Usage: Use sturdy cut Chu Wood (Broussonetia Papyrifera) as a pillow. After sixty days, replace with a new one.

Prescription: Treats Severe Wind Scurf and Constant Dry Itching. This is due to Qi Deficiency, with Wind Pathogens invading the skin surface. Must use this medicine (from *Yi Fang Da Cheng*).
Usage: Use Lilu Gen (Veratri Nigrum Radix) in any amount, grind to powder. Wash head first, avoid wind. Crucially, apply powder when hair is not completely dry. Insert powder... [Text incomplete/corrupted].

Prescription: Prevents White Scurf after Washing Hair.
Usage: Burn Shuisu (Perillae Frutescens Herb) to ash, leach juice, and use the boiled juice to wash hair, making hair fragrant and preventing scurf. Alternatively, collect dried herb to brew wine, or regularly consume clear wine is good.

Prescription: Jizi Mutang (Chicken Egg Head-Wash Soup), from *Shenghui Fang*, treats Head Wind with Scurf upon scratching.
Usage: Use three fresh black chicken eggs. Pour five sheng of boiling water over them, agitate to cool to appropriate temperature. Break eggs, mix well. Divide into three doses. Wash head to promote hair growth and remove scurf/wind-itch.

Prescription: Treats Head Wind Scurf, from *Shenghui Fang*.
Usage: Use Jingzi (Vitex Fruit) one jin, boil in one dou of water until reduced to five sheng. Strain, wash head while slightly warm. (Alternatively, use Manjingzi).

Another Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*):
Usage: Burn Can Sha (Bombyx Batryticatus) to ash, leach juice, wash head with hot warm liquid.

Another Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*):
Usage: Burn Wu Yang Fen (Black Goat Manure) to ash, leach juice, wash head with hot warm liquid.

Another Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*):
Usage: Grind Niubangzi (Arctii Fructus) with other herbs, press to extract juice, simmer until slightly thick. Apply to head before sleep. Wash off next morning with Zaojia Tang (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus Decoction).

Another Formula (from *Shenghui Fang*):
Usage: Sun-dry Yangti Cao Gen (Rumex Japonicus Root), grind to powder, mix with Yang Dan Zhi (Ovis Bile) and rub onto head. Permanently removes root cause.

Prescription: Bai Ge Formula (White Pigeon Formula) mainly treats extreme head itching without pain or sores.
Usage: Use five he of Bai Ge Shi (White Pigeon Droppings), mix with good vinegar to form a thin paste, boil for two or three boils. Apply two or three times daily. Effective.

Another Formula (from *Yong Lei Qian Fang*):
Usage: Use Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxyllum), Zaojia Xie (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus fragments), Huo Ma Zi (Hemp Seeds), soak in water to make soup, wash hair to remove scurf.

Prescription: Remove Wind Scurf (from *Ben Cao*).
Usage: Burn Bao Tou Gu (Leopard Skull Bone) to ash and wash head.

Prescription: Treats Head Wind Scurf and Hair Growth (from *Ben Cao*).
Usage: Apply Jie Sha Shu Hua (Flowers of Jie Sha Tree) mixed with Sesame Oil to head. (Jie Sha Tree grows in Western Countries).

Prescription: Remove Scurf (from *Ben Cao Fang*).
Usage: Make Bear Brain Marrow into oil and massage head.

Prescription: Treats Head Wind Scurf (from *Ben Cao Fang*).
Usage: Wash with Donkey Head Juice.