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Sheng Fa Ding生发酊

Generating Hair Tincture

Also known asGenerating Hair Tincture (topical)

Medicinals
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Composition

  • He Shou WuRx. Polygoni Multiflori200 g

    Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood, nourishes Jing and expels Wind from the skin by nourishing the Blood.

  • Bu Gu ZhiFr. Psoraleae200 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes *Jing.*

  • Gan JiangRz. Zingiberis100 g

    Warms the channels.

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami100 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and opens the channels.

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong100 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and expels Wind.

  • Rou GuiCx. Cinnamomi100 g

    Disperses deep Cold, warms the channels, unblocks the channels and vessels and assists the generation of Qi and Blood.

  • She Chuang ZiFr. Cnidii100 g

    Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.

Actions

  • Dries Dampness when applied to the skin
  • Halts itching
  • Activates the Blood
  • Brings warmth to the channels
  • Strengthens the Kidneys

Patterns treated

Alopecia, treated by topical application

Manifestations

Loss of hair

Indications

Hair loss

Notes

Chop and crush the ingredients, then let them soak for ten days in 3000ml of a 75 percent alcohol solution. Strain out the liquid and apply it to the affected area two times daily.