Chinese Medicine: Starting with Daily Intelligence

Chapter 621: Chapter 621: Intelligence: Shampoo

Morning sunlight filtered through the window screen, spilling onto the soft, large bed.

Li Xu rolled over, his arm instinctively reaching for the person beside him, only to grasp at empty air.

He groggily opened his eyes and saw that Song Sisi was already up.

The sound of splashing water came from the bathroom.

"Ugh, why is this shampoo so stripping..."

Song Sisi’s voice, tinged with a slight complaint, drifted through the gap in the door. "It doesn’t lather well, either, and my hair feels so dry after washing it. I should’ve just brought the good stuff from home."

Even though the apartment was well-furnished, she had bought the toiletries at the downstairs supermarket last night.

It wasn’t her usual brand, and she wasn’t used to it.

Li Xu dozed for another moment.

He rubbed his eyes,

and habitually opened the system interface to check his intelligence feed.

[Today’s Intelligence: A natural, plant-based shampoo formula—30g Oriental Arborvitae Leaves, 20g ginger, 15g Danggui, 20g Fo-ti root, 5ml Sea Buckthorn Oil... This formula effectively nourishes the scalp, repairs damaged follicles, and leaves hair dark and glossy. It also possesses excellent anti-dandruff, anti-itch, and hair-strengthening properties, and prevents hair loss.]

[Includes: Detailed production process]

’Finally, some more good stuff.’

Li Xu’s eyes lit up instantly, all traces of sleepiness vanishing.

’Shampoo and hair care products... that’s a massive, trillion-dollar market.’

’Young people these days, even if they have to scrimp and save, are willing to spend a fortune on their "crowning glory."’

’From anti-hair loss shampoos to hair growth serums, from hair oils to scalp treatments—which of those isn’t insanely profitable?’

’But most shampoos on the market have one serious problem: too many chemical ingredients.’

’That’s why before the country’s economic reforms, the older generation could use simple things like soapberries or rice water to wash their hair, and many would still have thick, dark hair well into their sixties and seventies.’

’But now?’

’Many people start losing hair, going bald, or seeing their hairlines recede at a young age.’

’Aside from high-stress lifestyles and staying up late, the long-term use of shampoos with harsh chemicals like silicone and sulfates is another major reason for poor scalp health and damaged hair follicles.’

’Of course, there are plenty of high-end shampoos on the market that claim to be "all-natural" or "silicone-free," often costing a small fortune for a single bottle.’

’But many of them are just engaging in false advertising. Either the key ingredients are added in minuscule amounts, or they still contain preservatives and artificial fragrances. The results are often disappointing, and some don’t even work as well as regular shampoo.’

Li Xu had complete confidence in the system.

’System-produced, guaranteed to be premium!’

He examined the formula closely.

’Oriental Arborvitae Leaves... cools the blood, stops bleeding, promotes hair growth, and darkens hair. A common ingredient in ancient remedies for hair loss.’

’Ginger... warms the meridians, improves scalp circulation, and activates hair follicles.’

’Danggui... enriches and invigorates the blood, moistens dryness, and provides ample nourishment for the hair.’

’And Fo-ti root is a legendary herb for tonifying the liver and kidneys, replenishing vital essence and blood, and darkening hair.’

But the ingredient that surprised Li Xu the most was sea buckthorn.

’Sea buckthorn oil is rich in vitamin E, carotene, and unsaturated fatty acids, giving it powerful antioxidant and restorative properties.’

’When used on hair, it deeply moisturizes the strands and repairs the cuticles, instantly restoring shine and elasticity—like a high-end hot oil treatment for your hair.’

Furthermore, sea buckthorn has been known since ancient times for its ability to make hair smooth and shiny.

During the age of the ancient Greek city-states, warfare between them was frequent.

After one victorious battle, the Spartans found that over sixty of their warhorses were gravely wounded.

These horses had served with great distinction, so the Spartans couldn’t bear to put them down. Unwilling to watch their beloved steeds die, they kindly released them into a forest to let nature take its course.

But after some time had passed, the Spartans were astonished to discover that the horses, once on the brink of death, had not only survived but were now robust and healthy. Their coats were glossy, and their bodies seemed to sparkle.

The Spartans found this very peculiar.

After a thorough search, they discovered the horses had been released into a grove of shrubs. The animals had survived by eating the leaves when hungry and the fruit when thirsty.

That grove was a forest of sea buckthorn. From then on, the clever ancient Greeks learned of sea buckthorn’s nutritional and healing properties. They even gave it a romantic Latin name, *Hippophae rhamnoides L.*, which means "tree that makes the horse shine." And that is the origin of its scientific name.

Beyond making hair smooth and shiny, sea buckthorn can also strengthen the body.

There are similar legends in the East as well.

Legend has it that in the year 1200, Genghis Khan led his army on an expedition to Chifeng.

Due to the harsh climate and unforgiving conditions, many soldiers fell gravely ill, and the warhorses grew weak from exhaustion.

This severely impacted the army’s combat effectiveness, and Genghis Khan was at a loss.

Just then, the Daoist School master Qiu Chuji discovered an abundance of local sea buckthorn. He recalled a Tang Dynasty medical text, *Medical Treasures of the Moon King*, which stated that sea buckthorn could boost stamina, stimulate appetite, and aid digestion.

He therefore prescribed Genghis Khan a remedy with sea buckthorn as its primary ingredient.

Genghis Khan immediately ordered his generals to take the medicine, while the horses were fed the fruit and leaves of the sea buckthorn plant.

Before long, the soldiers had fully recovered, their strength and vitality restored. The warhorses, too, became strong and robust.

From that day forward, Genghis Khan regarded sea buckthorn as a divine elixir bestowed by Tengri, the Eternal Sky. He named it the "Longevity Fruit" and the "Holy Fruit."

Thereafter, Genghis Khan ordered his imperial physicians to create restorative pills using sea buckthorn.

He carried them on every military campaign to ward off illness and maintain his strength and health.

The fact that Genghis Khan could still draw his bow and shoot eagles well into his sixties was inextricably linked to his long-term consumption of sea buckthorn.

The Mongol army’s conquest of Eurasia, where they swept away all opposition and established a mighty empire, owed a small part of its success to sea buckthorn. From that point on, sea buckthorn held an important place in the lives of the Mongolian people.

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’This formula is unreal!’

Li Xu marveled inwardly as he considered the combination of herbs.

’There are tens of thousands of Chinese medicinal herbs.’

’Each has its own unique properties.’

’But certain combinations can produce miraculous results.’

’The difficult part is finding the perfect combination.’

’Professor Wang Tao’s team, for instance, spent years finding the optimal blend for the Clearing Qi and Stabilizing Blood Formula.’

’Who knows how many years it would have taken to research and develop the formula the system just provided.’

’Now he had it handed to him,

saving not only time but also a massive financial investment.’

Just then, the bathroom door opened.

Song Sisi walked out, wrapped in a bath towel, her hair already blow-dried.

It did look a little frizzy and wasn’t very smooth.

"This shampoo is terrible. My scalp feels all tight and uncomfortable,"

Song Sisi muttered.

Li Xu got dressed and out of bed. He smiled and said, "Don’t worry. When we get back to the clinic, I’ll whip up an exclusive secret formula for you. I guarantee you’ll love it."

Song Sisi didn’t think much of it, assuming he was just trying to cheer her up. She smiled sweetly. "Alright, then. I’ll be waiting for your Divine Medicine."

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