Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan 七宝美髯丸
Seven-Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers
TCM
Ben Cao Gang Mu, Li Shi Zhen (1590)
* Different sources have given different proportions
** Processed Polygnum He Shou Wu is used, not the unprocessed variety
*** Psoralea is ordered to be stir-fried with Black Sesame seed. An equal amount can be used.
Powder and form Honey pills.
The herbs can also be infused in clear spirit for a small glassful to be taken each day.
Nourishes the Blood, Benefits Yin and Essence, Nourishes the Hair
1. Premature Greying of the Hair
2. Alopecia
3. Weakness and soreness of the Lower Back
4. Impotence
5. Male Infertility
6. Low Sperm Count
7. Nocturnal Emission
8. Osteoporosis
9. Menopausal Syndrome
10. Loose Teeth
11. Dental deterioration due to old age
6–9 grams, three times per day
Use carefully in Digestive weakness
1. More significant Blood and Yin deficiency, add Rehmannia Shu Di Huan g
2. With chronic Lower Back pain, add Curculigo Xian Mao, Eucommia Du Zhong
3. Impotence, add Epimedium Yin Yang Huo, Velvet Deer Horn (Lu Rong)
4. Seminal Emission, add Euryale Qian Shi, calcined Oyster Shell (Duan Mu Li)
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Seven-Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Ben Cao Gang Mu, Li Shi Zhen (1590)
Herb NameHe Shou Wu (Polygonaum) **Gou Qi Zi (Lycium) Tu Si Zi (Dodder seed) Niu Xi (Achyranthes) Dang Gui Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea) *** Fu Ling (Poria) |
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* Different sources have given different proportions
** Processed Polygnum He Shou Wu is used, not the unprocessed variety
*** Psoralea is ordered to be stir-fried with Black Sesame seed. An equal amount can be used.
Preparation:
Powder and form Honey pills.
The herbs can also be infused in clear spirit for a small glassful to be taken each day.
Function:
Nourishes the Blood, Benefits Yin and Essence, Nourishes the Hair
Use:
1. Premature Greying of the Hair
2. Alopecia
3. Weakness and soreness of the Lower Back
4. Impotence
5. Male Infertility
6. Low Sperm Count
7. Nocturnal Emission
8. Osteoporosis
9. Menopausal Syndrome
10. Loose Teeth
11. Dental deterioration due to old age
Dose:
6–9 grams, three times per day
Cautions:
Use carefully in Digestive weakness
Modifications:
1. More significant Blood and Yin deficiency, add Rehmannia Shu Di Huan g
2. With chronic Lower Back pain, add Curculigo Xian Mao, Eucommia Du Zhong
3. Impotence, add Epimedium Yin Yang Huo, Velvet Deer Horn (Lu Rong)
4. Seminal Emission, add Euryale Qian Shi, calcined Oyster Shell (Duan Mu Li)
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