Alopecia Spot Wine
Stinging Nettle and Ginger Root Infusion
[Drug Composition] Stinging Nettle 21 flowers, Fresh Ginger Root 17 slices, Sorghum Wine 1 medium bowl
[Function and Indication] Treats alopecia spot.
[Usage and Dosage] Apply wine to affected area daily, 4–5 times.
[Preparation Method] Soak herbs in wine, seal bowl opening with paper, steam over water bath for about one hour.
[Source] Zhejiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1965, 8(12)
Cantharides and Cypress Wine
[Drug Composition] Cantharides 5g, Cypress Leaf 10g, Chili Pepper 10g, Dried Ginger 5g, Silkworm Pupa 10g
[Function and Indication] Clearing heat and detoxifying, activating blood circulation, removing stasis, dispelling wind, relieving pruritus. Main indication: alopecia.
[Usage and Dosage] Apply externally. Use sterile cotton swab dipped in medicine, repeatedly rub on balding area until slight warmth or mild irritation occurs.
[Preparation Method] Grind herbs according to ratio into coarse powder, soak in 75% ethanol (alcohol) for one week for storage.
[Source] Inner Mongolia Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1993, (1): 21
Note: This medicine is toxic; avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Apply only a small amount without dripping onto healthy skin. One course lasts three months; if ineffective within half a year, switch to other methods.
Japanese Honeysuckle Wine
[Drug Composition] Honeysuckle 100g, White Spirit 500ml
[Function and Indication] Treats alopecia.
[Usage and Dosage] First rub affected area with fresh ginger slices several times, then use gauze soaked in medicated wine to rub the lesion area for about 2–3 minutes until skin reddens. Apply twice daily.
[Preparation Method] Place both ingredients in large-mouthed bottle, soak for one week, wait until wine turns brown-yellow before use.
[Source] Xinjiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1996, (4): 60