典藏书目

[Disease Mechanism Discussion]
The *Nan Jing* (Classic of Difficult Issues) states: Why is it that only the human face can endure cold? This is because the head is the convergence point of all Yang meridians. The Yin meridians all ascend only to the neck and chest before returning, whereas all Yang meridians ascend to the head; thus, the face is able to resist cold. Another view holds that although the six Yang meridians of the hand all ascend to the head, the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian originates beside the nose, crosses the forehead, enters the gums, surrounds the mouth and lips, passes through Jiache (ST6) and Erqian (ST7), and passes through Guest Master (ST4). If the Stomach channel is invaded by wind-heat pathogenic factors, or if wind-heat takes advantage of deficiency, it may cause facial swelling, purplish discoloration of the face and nose, "wind thorns" (acne-like lesions), or urticaria (hives), or sensations of heat or cold in the face. Treatment should be based on the syndrome of the affected meridian.

[Formulas]

Shengma Lianlian Decoction (Coptis Rhizome and Cimicifuga Decoction): Treats facial heat.
Ingredients: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Gegen (Puerariae Radix, 1.5 qian), Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 0.75 qian), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 0.45 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 0.2 qian), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 0.3 qian), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, 0.3 qian), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 0.85 qian), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 0.5 qian, washed with wine), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 0.6 qian, washed with wine), Xijiao (Rhinocerotis Cornu, 0.45 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 qian).
Usage: Coarsely crush the ingredients for one dose, decoct with water, and take after meals.

Shengma Baizhi Decoction (Cimicifuga and Angelica Dahurica Decoction): Treats purple-black discoloration of the face and lips, caused by deficiency of Qi in the Yangming channels.
Ingredients: Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 1 qian), Gegen (Puerariae Radix, 1.5 qian), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix, 0.3 qian), Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 1 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 1 qian), Cangzhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 0.3 qian), Huangqi (Astragali Radix, 0.7 qian), Renshen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 0.7 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.4 qian).
Usage: Coarsely crush the ingredients for one dose, decoct with fresh ginger and jujubes. It is advisable to take this after breakfast but before noon (Wu hour), to align with the ascending nature of heavenly Qi in the middle jiao, facilitating the arrival of Yang Qi to the face.

Lianqiao San (Forsythia Powder): Treats "grain-mouth sores" growing on the face, commonly known as acne comedones.
Ingredients: Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica), Beimu (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex), Shanzhizi (Gardeniae Fructus).
Usage: Coarsely crush the ingredients, decoct with water, and take after meals and before bedtime.

Qingshang Fangfeng Tang (Clear Upper Wind-Dispersing Decoction): Clears fire from the Upper Jiao; treats carbuncles and boils on the head and face, and wind-heat toxicity.
Ingredients: Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 1 qian), Jingjie (Schizonepetae Spica, 0.5 qian), Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus, 0.8 qian), Zhizi (Gardeniae Fructus, 0.5 qian), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 0.5 qian), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 0.7 qian, stir-fried with wine), Bohe (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba, 0.5 qian), Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 0.7 qian), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 0.8 qian), Jiegeng (Platycodonis Radix, 0.8 qian), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus, 0.5 qian), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.3 qian).
Usage: Coarsely crush the ingredients for one dose, decoct with water, and take after meals. Adding Zhu Li (Bamboo Sap) enhances efficacy.

Jianghuang Wan (Stiff Silkworm Pill): Treats swelling and pain of the head and face, accompanied by Hou Bi (obstruction of the throat).
Ingredients: Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, 1 liang), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 2 liang).
Usage: Grind into fine powder, make pills using Ginger Juice (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens Succus) the size of a bullet. Take one pill per dose. Mix with well water and a little honey, grind the pill, and slowly sip after meals.

Kushen Wan (Sophora Root Pill): Treats skin itching caused by Lung Wind, or the growth of urticaria, tinea, and psoriasis. In cases where a patient suffers from generalized wind-heat, presenting with fine rashes causing unbearable itching and pain extending to the chest, shins, umbilicus, abdomen, and even near genital areas, accompanied by excessive phlegm-saliva and insomnia at night.
Ingredients: Kushen (Sophorae Flavescentis Radix, 1 jin, ground into powder), Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, peeled and seeds removed).
Usage: Use one dou (unit of volume) of water. Soak and rub the Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus to extract thick juice, filter out the residue, and boil down to a paste. Mix with Sophora Root powder to form pills the size of Loropetalum chinense seeds. Take 30 pills per dose, administered with Jingjie and Bohe wine, or plain wine alone.

Mendong Gao (Ophiopogon Paste) [Author: Huang Binjiang]: Treats Lung Wind sores on the face.
Ingredients: Mendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, dehearted, 1 jin), Juhong (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Rubrum, pith removed, 4 liang).
Usage: Decoct with water to extract juice, boil down to a paste. Add 2 liang of honey and boil again. Place in water overnight to remove "fire toxicity." Take 5 spoons per dose, dissolved in boiling water, taken after meals. At night, subsequently apply Chunrong San to the face.

Chunrong San (Spring Beauty Powder) [Author: Huang Binjiang]
Ingredients: Fuzi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, 6 qian), Kufan (Alumen, 3 qian), Liuhuang (Sulfur, 5 qian), Qian (Lead, stir-fried until dry/crumbly, 3 qian), Tuoseng (Lithargyrum, 2 liang), Qingfen (Calomel, 1 qian), Hongdan (Minii Litharge, refined, 1 qian), Shexiang (Moschus, 0.2 qian).
Usage: Grind all ingredients into fine powder. First, wipe the reddened area with cold water. Once moist, apply the powder medication. Do not break the skin. Avoid alcohol, sexual activity, and anger.

Yurong San (Jade Face Powder): Treats black spots on the face, small sores, prickly heat, acne, and skin itching. It removes dirt and grease.
Ingredients: Zaojiao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, peeled, 3 jin), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 8 liang), Chushizi (Celtis Sinensis Fructus, 5 liang), Gansong (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma, 5 qian), Sanai (Kaempferiae Galanga Rhizoma, 3 qian), Sharen (Amomi Fructus, with peel, 5 qian), Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix, 1 liang), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, 1 liang), Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma, 1 liang), Nuomi (Oryza Sativa Glutinosa, 1 sheng, ground separately), Baidingxiang (Vivera Civetta, collected in the twelfth lunar month, 5 qian), Lvdou (Phaseoli Angularis Semen, 1 liang, ground separately).
Usage: Grind all ingredients into fine powder, mix evenly, and use an appropriate amount to wash the face. It leaves a pleasant fragrance and removes dirt. An alternative formula adds Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba, 5 qian) and Zhangnao (Camphora, 1 qian), ground into powder, and formed into pills with refined honey the size of bullets. Using this to wash the face early in the morning yields remarkable results.

Ruyu San (Like-Jade Powder) [Author: Zong Juquan] [Note: This is an external preparation]: Treats all types of alcoholic acne, wind acne, and dark spots/melasma on the face.
Ingredients: Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Huoxiang (Agastaches Herba), Yazao (Gleditsiae Sinensis Fructus, peeled and seeded, 1 qian each), Gansong (Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma), Sanai (Kaempferiae Galanga Rhizoma), Shuize (likely referring to a specific mineral or plant source, contextually unclear, kept as Shuize), Baidingxiang (Vivera Civetta, ground separately, 1 qian each), Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix), Baifuling (Poria, 1.5 qian each), Xingren (Pruni Armeniaci Semen Amarum, peeled, ground separately), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Tuoseng (Lithargyrum, 1 qian each), Zhangnao (Camphora, 0.5 qian, ground separately), Baiji (Bletillae Rhizoma, a small amount).
Usage: Grind all ingredients into fine powder. Before bedtime, mix with saliva or milk, apply to the face, and wash off with warm water the next morning. The face will become smooth like jade.

Treatment for scratched/broken facial skin.
Usage: Use natural juice of fresh ginger (Shengjiang Ziran Zhi), mix with Calomel (Qingfen), and apply to the affected area. No scars will remain.