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Dong Chong Xia Cao Ding冬虫夏草酊

Cordyceps Tincture

Also known asCordyceps Tincture (topical)

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dong Chong Xia CaoCordyceps60 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens the Yang and augments *Jing*.

  • AlcoholAlcohol300ml

Actions

  • Supplements the Kidneys
  • Fortifies Yang
  • Boosts Jing

Patterns treated

  • Deficiency of Kidney Yang and of Jing
  • Alopecia arising from Deficiency of Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • Hair loss
  • Children whose hair is sparse and grows slowly

Indications

Loss of hair

Notes

Steep the herb in alcohol over seven days, then strain it and throw away the dregs. Dip a cotton ball into the resulting decoction and rub it over the hairless area three to five times daily.