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Psoriasis, also known as Niu Pi Xuan (cowhide-like tinea), is a common chronic inflammatory skin wellness. The basic lesions are red papules or plaques covered with silvery-white scales. They may occur on any part of the body but are more frequent on the limbs and scalp. It can affect individuals of any age, with a higher incidence in young adults. The course is prolonged and very gradual; it improves or subsides in summer and worsens in winter. The cause is currently unknown, but is generally believed to be related to genetic factors, infection, metabolic disturbances, immune dysfunction, endocrine imbalance, and psychological factors. Additionally, trauma, surgery, menstruation, pregnancy, and diet may act as triggering factors or aggravate the skin lesions. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this condition is often due to internal emotional injury, irregular diet, and excessive consumption of fishy or wind-inducing foods, leading to disharmony of the Spleen and Stomach, accumulation of internal heat, and external attack by wind-heat-toxin. If it recurs repeatedly, Yin and Blood are consumed, the skin loses nourishment, Qi and Blood become disharmonized, and pathogenic heat stagnates in the skin, causing the condition to worsen. Based on its clinical features, TCM classifies psoriasis into four patterns: Blood-Heat, Blood-Dryness, Blood-Stasis, and Chong-Ren Disharmony, with Blood-Heat and Blood-Dryness being more common. 1. Blood-Heat Pattern: The rash appears and develops rapidly, bright red in color, with continuous new lesions. Infiltration is mild. signs of imbalance include restlessness, thirst, dry stools, irritability, red tip of the tongue, and wiry and slippery pulse. The approach is to help clear internal heat and support healthy blood circulation. 2. Blood-Dryness Pattern: The rash has persisted for a long time, presenting as dark red plaques with obvious infiltration. Few scales on the surface, tightly attached. Few new lesions. Tongue body pale, possibly with coating; pulse deep and moderate or thin and moderate. The approach is to support blood nourishment and skin moisture, and to promote healthy blood circulation and meridian flow.
1.Sophora Flower & Arnebia Root Tea
Ingredients: Raw Sophora flower (Sophora japonica, Huaihua) 30g, Arnebia root (Arnebia euchroma or Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Zicao) 12g, Imperata root (Imperata cylindrica, Baimaogen) 30g, Paeonia rubra (Red Peony root, Chishao) 15g, Spatholobus stem (Spatholobus suberectus, Jixueteng) 30g, Rehmannia root (raw, Shengdi) 30g, Salvia root (Salvia miltiorrhiza, Danshen) 15g.Preparation: Grind all ingredients into a coarse powder. Place in a teapot, pour in boiling water, cover and steep for 20–30 minutes. Drink as tea. Use one dose daily.Efficacy: Helps clear internal heat, supports blood-cooling, and promotes healthy blood circulation. supports normal skin condition in individuals with blood-heat patterns.
2.Tufuling Huaihua Tea
Ingredients: 30 g Smilax glabra (Tufuling), 30 g fresh Sophora japonica flower buds (Sheng Huaihua), 20 g brown sugar (Hongtang).
Preparation: Grind the Tufuling into coarse granules. Place the granules, Sophora flower buds, and brown sugar into a thermos or insulated cup. Pour in boiling water, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Drink as tea. Use one dose daily.
Actions: Helps clear heat and support a balanced internal environment, assists in promoting healthy dampness elimination and supports normal blood‑cooling functions. May be used as part of a dietary approach for those with heat‑related tendencies to help maintain overall skin comfort and balance.
2.Tea Root Tea
Ingredients: 30-60 g aged *Camellia sinensis* (Tea Root).
Preparation: Coarsely grind the aged tea root, decoct in water to obtain the juice, and drink as a tea. Take one dose daily.
Efficacy: supports a balanced internal environment and healthy blood circulation; helps with occasional skin discomfort. Traditionally used for Blood-Heat pattern to support skin health.
2.Dan Shao Dihuang Tea (Peony-Rehmannia Tea)
Ingredients: 20 g each of Cortex Moutan (Danpi, Tree Peony Bark), Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao, White Peony Root), and Radix Rehmanniae Recens (Shengdi, Fresh Rehmannia Root).
Preparation: Grind the three ingredients into a coarse powder. Place the powder in an insulated cup, pour in boiling water, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Consume as a tea. Use one dose daily.
Efficacy: helps maintain internal balance and supports the body’s natural cooling mechanisms. supports healthy blood circulation and helps helps with occasional occasional swelling. supports a healthy skin condition in cases of internal heat-related discomfort.
3.Ingredients for Jixueteng Tea
Spatholobus suberectus (Jixueteng) 30g, Smilax glabra (Tufuling) 30g, Angelica sinensis (Danggui) 15g, Rehmannia glutinosa (Shengdi) 15g, Asparagus cochinchinensis (Tiandong) 10g, Ophiopogon japonicus (Maidong) 10g, Carthamus tinctorius (Honghua) 10g, Nidus Vespae (Fengfang) 10g.
Preparation: Decoct the above herbs in water twice, mix the decoctions together, and drink as tea. Take one dose daily, divided into morning and evening servings. Efficacy: supports blood nourishment and skin moisture, and promotes healthy blood circulation and meridian flow. Intended for individuals presenting with Blood Dryness pattern.
4.Smoked Plum Tea
Ingredients: 100g Fructus Mume (Smoked Plum), 15g white sugar.
Preparation: Decoct the smoked plum in water, add sugar, and drink as tea. One dose daily.
Efficacy: Helps promote the generation of body fluids, supports oral moisture, helps helps with occasional sensations of dryness and restlessness, supports skin health and helps maintain normal moisture balance.
5.Clematis chinensis (Weilingxian), Lithospermum erythrorhizon (Zicao), and Vespae Nidus (Fengfang) Tea
Ingredients: 15 g each of Clematis chinensis (Weilingxian), Lithospermum erythrorhizon (Zicao), and Vespae Nidus (Fengfang).
Preparation: Grind the three ingredients into a coarse powder. Place in a thermos, pour boiling water over it, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Drink as tea. One dose daily.
Efficacy: Helps disperse wind and supports the body’s natural detoxification process. supports healthy blood circulation by cooling and invigorating the blood. Traditionally used to maintain skin health in cases of internal dryness.
6.Du Zhong Tao Ren Cha (Eucommia and Peach Kernel Tea)
Ingredients: Eucommia ulmoides (Duzhong) 20 g, Prunus persica (Taoren) 10 g, Cinnamomum cassia (Guizhi) 10 g, Coix lacryma-jobi (Yimi) 50 g.
Preparation: Decoct the above herbs in water twice, combine the decoctions, and take as a tea. One dose daily for 7–10 consecutive days.
Efficacy: supports Liver and Kidney health, promotes healthy blood circulation, and helps resolve dampness. helps maintain normal skin condition and joint comfort.
7.Walnut Kernel Tea
Ingredients: 30 g walnut kernels (Juglans regia).
Preparation: Mash the walnut kernels, place them in a cup, and steep with boiling water. Drink as tea. Take 2 doses daily.
Functions: supports Kidney health and helps maintain essence retention, and promotes qi and blood vitality. Traditionally used for women with Chong and Ren Disharmony pattern, presenting as skin changes associated with pregnancy or menstrual cycles, irregular menstruation, and occasional menstrual discomfort.
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Interesting approach! I’ve been dealing with psoriasis on my elbows for years and never thought to try herbal teas. Do you have a specific recipe or ratio for the cooling blood blends? Would love to give it a shot before my next flare-up.
I’ve been dealing with psoriasis for years and never thought herbal teas could help. The cooling blood approach sounds interesting—definitely going to try the honeysuckle one. Thanks for sharing these natural options!
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Great read! I’ve been dealing with mild psoriasis on my elbows for years. Never thought about using TCM teas to cool the blood. Might have to try a few of these remedies—anything beats the constant itching. Thanks for sharing these natural options!
I’ve struggled with scalp psoriasis for years, so this is super helpful! I never thought about cooling blood teas. I’ll definitely try the ones with burdock root and honeysuckle. Thanks for the detailed breakdown of each herb’s function—much appreciated!