Chinese medicine that can whiten the skin

Among women’s skin care products, many contain Chinese herbal ingredients. This is one of the reasons why they are so popular among women, especially women who like to whiten their skin the most. So what are the Chinese herbal medicines that can whiten the skin? White aconite is one of them, but this traditional Chinese medicine has certain toxicity, so everyone should pay attention to the dosage when choosing; in addition, Angelica dahurica is also a traditional Chinese medicine that can whiten the skin, and many skin care products contain this ingredient.

1. White aconite: the "son of Chinese medicine" for whitening

White aconite is pungent, sweet, hot and poisonous in nature. It is often used to dispel wind and remove excess, dispel cold and resolve phlegm, and treat facial tinea, migraine, etc. In beauty and skin care, it can prevent facial skin diseases and guide other Chinese medicines to the face so that they can exert their medicinal effects. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that Baifuzi "is dry and ascending in nature, and is a yang herb among wind-clearing herbs... Wind-clearing herbs are ascending in nature, pungent and good at dispersing dampness, so they can cure hundreds of facial diseases and exert their medicinal power."

Beauty effect: Grind up white aconite into powder and wash your face before going to bed, then apply it on a piece of paper with white honey and stick it on the face, the melanin spots on the face will gradually fade. Since White Aconitum is slightly poisonous and highly irritating, it must be mixed with other Chinese herbal powders. If you have sensitive skin, it is best not to use it. In addition, Baifuzi and Fuzi are two completely different traditional Chinese medicines.

Regarding Chinese medicine beauty, Chinese medicine has always had the saying of "treating skin with skin". Skin medicines can enter the skin and reach the diseased body directly to play a beauty role, such as poplar bark, magnolia bark, pomegranate bark, etc. In addition, Chinese medicine also has the saying of "replenishing color with color". Flower petals are delicate and light in texture, which can make Qi and blood flow to the face and make people look beautiful, such as peach blossoms, roses, and Inula flowers. People who love beauty can choose various Chinese medicine beauty methods that suit them according to their personal skin characteristics.

2. Angelica dahurica: moisturizes the skin like water

Angelica dahurica is fragrant, white in color and slightly warm. It was first recorded as a medicine in "Shennong's Herbal Classic". Because of its special aromatic smell, it is also called fragrant angelica dahurica. It is an important beauty medicine for external use and is often used in ancient beauty recipes. "Bencao Gangmu" records that it can "remove facial skin and smooth blemishes." "Compendium of Materia Medica" says that it has the effect of "grow skin, adjust skin color, and can be used as facial cream". Facial cream is the popular facial mask today.

Beauty effect: tender skin is moisturized and smooth, and the moisturized face presents a watery aura. There are endless cosmetics and beauty products on the market that use it as raw material, and the beauty effect of "original flavor" angelica is even more significant: the decoction of angelica has a certain inhibitory effect on a variety of pathogenic bacteria in vitro, and can improve microcirculation, promote skin metabolism, and delay skin aging.

3. Tribulus terrestris: Gives you baby-like skin

Tribulus terrestris, also known as Tribulus terrestris, is a liver-calming and wind-relieving medicine. It tastes bitter and pungent, is warm, and enters the liver and lung meridians. It has the effects of calming the liver and relieving depression, dispelling wind and improving eyesight. It is used to treat liver-yang dizziness and headache, liver-stagnation pain in the ribs, wind-heat headache, red and swollen eyes, and skin itching. It contains a variety of biological alkaloids and glycosides, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. The peroxide-degrading enzyme contained in it has obvious anti-aging effects. Long-term use can remove facial scars and make the skin soft and smooth.

Cosmetic effect: This product can remove scars and freckles. For the treatment of facial scars, it is often used together with Gardenia jasminoides, ground into powder and mixed with vinegar, applied at night and washed off in the morning; or Magnolia bark can be added, ground into powder and mixed with vinegar, which is the recipe for treating black scars in Qianjin Yifang. "Prescriptions for Emergencies" says that this product can be ground into powder and taken orally to treat vitiligo. Use with caution in patients with blood deficiency and weak qi and pregnant women.

4. Ginseng: A precious elixir for youth

Since ancient times, ginseng has been an expensive Chinese medicinal material with a sweet, slightly bitter taste and a slightly warm nature. Enters the lung and spleen meridians. Eating it can enhance the body's resistance and delay aging. There are many types of ginseng, including Korean ginseng, red ginseng, wild ginseng, and Codonopsis. Their main functions are to nourish the middle and replenish qi, moisten the lungs and promote body fluid, as well as promote blood circulation. In recent years, ginseng has been used in beauty and skin care and has attracted much attention due to its strong antioxidant ability. Not only that, ginseng extract also has multiple functions such as smoothing wrinkles, promoting blood circulation, accelerating metabolism, etc., which can effectively regulate the skin and restore it to a healthy and youthful state.

Beauty effect: Ginseng has the effect of replenishing vital energy, calming the mind and increasing intelligence. It has a good effect on people with dull complexion and lack of hair due to qi deficiency. Ginseng can dilate skin capillaries, accelerate blood circulation, enhance cell vitality, increase the nutrient supply to hair follicles, and increase hair's resistance to shedding and elongation. Therefore, it has better beauty and hair growth effects.

5. Bletilla striata: makes the skin smoother

Bletilla striata is a hemostatic drug. Traditionally, it has a good effect on tuberculosis, anal fissure and other diseases. It is one of the main medicines used by doctors of all dynasties to treat tuberculosis. It can nourish the lungs, relieve cough and phlegm, stop bleeding and promote tissue regeneration. Since ancient times, Bletilla striata has been a beauty medicine and is known as the "whitening fairy". It can treat skin diseases such as acne, tinea corporis, and scars. Bletilla striata is rich in starch, glucose, volatile oil, mucus and other ingredients. Applying it externally can eliminate the traces of acne on the face. "The Materia Medica" says that it "can treat facial sores and make the skin smooth."

Beauty effect: moisturizes the skin and makes it smooth as jade. It is especially effective for people who are exposed to a lot of wind and sun, whose skin appears rough or wrinkled, and whose skin is significantly different from their actual age. Take stock of various Chinese medicinal materials that have whitening and skin care effects.